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07/03/2014
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And if the current economic system went into decay and people around the world were forced to live the old way? The German journalist Greta Taubert decided to spend a year of your life away from consumption facilities, shops and practically without spending money. The result of the experiment was contact in the book "Apocalypse Now."
For twelve months, the German 30 years lived only barter and organic agriculture. In an interview with Rappler, the journalist explains that so decided to start this adventure, packed up and took a ride, traveling 1700 kilometers to the Barcelona region, chosen for the experiment site.
"Our economic system is based on the perspective of infinite growth, but our ecological world is limited. The 'mantra': more, more, more, will not get us very far, "said the writer to the website. To survive this period of "exile," Greta called the technical and lifestyle of their ancestors, especially the survival solutions used during the war and post-war Europe.
At the German site Spiegel journalist explained that the foods were obtained from community gardens, she and 30 other gardeners shared around your home. Besides the vegetables she planted potatoes, rice, fruits and also learned to kill animals to consume the meat.
The experience was so radical, there came a time when Greta was making your own shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, among other things homemade and organic. The German believes the most important lesson learned during the twelve months was the importance of living in community, where knowledge exchange is mutual and constant and can support each other.
Even with the Apocalypse theme of the book, the journalist does not believe that the solutions are only experienced for a possible "doomsday", are things that can be put into practice now, that promote reflection and can improve the quality of life of people worldwide.
Source: Modern Consumer
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