Ivan Illich: Societal energy use and societal equity are linked


	Ivan Illich: Societal energy use and societal equity are linked

Lexica

10-22-2009 11:54 PM

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bikes, bicycling, petroleum, equity, fairness

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10-23-2009 9:58 AM

Socratoad

Ah, Ivan Illich, one of the most fascinating original thinkers I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
Thank you Lexica

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