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Created in 2004, <quagma/> covers a hodgepodge of topics including software engineering, politics, sociology, random information, and notes from the author.
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But in many cases impact is difficult to articulate, and even more difficult to measure. We hope that societal-aligned ethics and confident values will aggregate to positive impact in the long run. However it's not infrequent that we say "one person can't make a difference", or ask "how will this small action change the world?" As we try to translate individual decisions to macro-level consequences, we get lost in the complexity. For the past several years I've pondered this challenge, both philosophically and specifically in the realm of micro-level financial choices. More recently, I've been expanding to food consumerism. As I continue research and reflection, I've created a significantly larger number of questions than answers, however the question of individual impact is one that's resolving itself by the minute. Our own choices do matter, often at scales beyond original perception; however perhaps our more significant impact is in how we influence others - how we notify, how we educate, how we inspire, and how we demonstrate through action. That's how impact lives on, not to mention multiplies. So here's a shot at multiplying impact, or at least articulating it. I plan to write several "Impact Series" posts on certain topics research, analysis, and reflection have led me to believe are significant. I hope they elicit question; and perhaps may result in further research, decisions, and arguably most importantly, further articulation to others, by some of the readers.
by Tom
in category Everyday Life.
Tags: Impact, Ethics 
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