CNN is reporting on the ills of consumerism...
"They've been called "blood phones." It's a reference to the
fact that some metals used to make smartphones and other electronic
gadgets are sourced from war-torn areas of the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. Experts say these "conflict minerals" help fuel one of the world's deadliest conflicts. An estimated 5.4 million people have died there from war-related causes, including disease and malnutrition, since 1998, according to the International Rescue Committee."
This story, and others like it, have enormous implications for humanity.
We have placed consumerism, technology, luxury, and our "need" for the newest-now, above life.
Maybe you're like me, and you didn't know this horrible trade existed until the exposing film, Blood Diamond was made. The movie brought the atrocity to light in such a way, that conflict-free diamonds are now the norm (further proof that art changes humanity). But now, every time you turn on your smartphone, snap a picture, or play Mario Kart (if that's even still a game), you're most likely contributing to mass-murder.
We have placed consumerism, technology, luxury, and our "need" for the newest-now, above life.
Maybe you're like me, and you didn't know this horrible trade existed until the exposing film, Blood Diamond was made. The movie brought the atrocity to light in such a way, that conflict-free diamonds are now the norm (further proof that art changes humanity). But now, every time you turn on your smartphone, snap a picture, or play Mario Kart (if that's even still a game), you're most likely contributing to mass-murder.
Here's a list of companies that are working to remedy this attack on humanity:
Intel
HP
Dell
Microsoft
Apple
Here's a list of companies that still care more about their bottom line and their stock holders:
Nintendo
Canon
Nikon
Sharp
HTC
Shop wisely folks.
Tell this story.
Tell your story.
Make them one, because they are.
Peace,
Ross
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