Tom Ellis
Nov 30, 2023

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I agree, but only up to a point. The difference between what we can change and what we cannot is a continuum, not a digital “yes or no” as you seem to imply. Individual purchasing choices may make an infinitesimal difference to be sure, but collectively, they add up and can drive consumer demand, which can change corporate policy. Every dollar we spend or invest is a “vote” for the corporations and processes that created, transported, and and sold that product, and just as a single vote cannot normally change the outcome of an election but it is essential to do so anyway, I would argue that mindful consumption is equally as important as voting.

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Tom Ellis
Tom Ellis

Written by Tom Ellis

I am a retired English professor now living in Oregon, and a life-long environmental activist, Buddhist, and holistic philosopher.

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