What does architecture amount to in the experience of the mass of men? I never in all my walks came across a man engaged in so simple and natural an occupation as building his house
People have a tendency to want things done for them, and as a result we do less for ourselves (things like building houses, cooking food, etc) but we lose motivation and drive in other areas as well when this happens
Many a man is harassed to death to pay the rent of a larger and more luxurious box who would not have frozen to death in such a box as this.
Makes man a slave to homes
By proper Shelter and Clothing we legitimately retain our own internal heat; but with an excess of these, or of Fuel, that is, with an external heat greater than our own internal, may not cookery properly be said to begin
Reflects Thoreau's beliefs that we need to live simply
for an average of two hours a day, seven days a week
While the WELLS community seems wonderful, it is interesting to think about how many people dedicate hours of their lives to it- especially when considering the push we see now that encourages younger generations to use less technology and be more involved in immediate surroundings.
Nobody is anonymous.
I think this is important. It is easy for people to be disruptive/hurtful when they otherwise wouldn't be because they believe they are anonymous. Not allowing anonymity promotes a safer environment.
Within hours, people started doing things in half a dozen directions on their own initiative.
This reminds me of GoFundMe, except it is more spectacular because of the bonds that had been formed and the desire to step up for someone many had not met face to face. It shows how strong the WELL community is..