A survey asked what amount of money people would need to live their ideal life, from ten thousand dollars up to one hundred billion. People generally settled around ten million, which goes to show that people generally don’t want infinite money for its own sake. Rather, they want the amount of money that answers their wants and needs. This provides some hope that sustainable development may be possible, if only the people and the society of the future don’t tie virtually all wantable things to money. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
