however, greer is correct that many group initiatives undertaken since the 1960’s and ongoing, have had a feel-good, congeniality aspect that does not lead to change or resilience, but rather drains available energy into a circular entropic busyness.

i think transition towns are *timely* and that is the prime criteria for any action.

what i think is a possible foundational lack is the emphasis as a sort of doctrine, on “energy descent.”

it isn’t i think, in the end about megawatts or gallons gas per capita. the problem is deeper and more subtle as a inexorable manifestation of human drive to growth and expansion. and “littling” ourselves, while necessary, does not give us a worthy or sustainable cultural purpose, nor explain our right relationship to the planet.