I think it would be interesting to offer multiple answer options, because I found myself agreeing with each of the statements. I simplify because it is right, it helps me get used to what’s coming, it might make a difference, and I really don’t know if it will save the day, but I do it anyway. Force-choice might give you some clue about what people would rate as MOST important, but I’m not sure that really matters. It is interesting to me that you can both do it in case it helps, and maybe not even believe (a great deal) that it will. Like being atheistic and agnostic both, I suppose (“I don’t believe in G-d, but I don’t think anyone can know for sure…”)

I also think it would be interesting to learn how close to some notion of “ideal” they’ve personally reached in simplifying. For example, I find my life incredibly complicated, and far from what I would call “simple.” In fact, some things I’ve done have actually made my life MORE complicated, because they involve time and forethought (wood burning stove, storing food, keeping domestic livestock, putting up food for the winter, etc.) It is an onion: the more you peel, you keep finding another layer. When you reach the final layer, SURPRISE! Your life is over. I’m also interested in the evolution of people’s life changes (I don’t call it “lifestyle”) and how this change shifted attitudes, and how shifting attitudes have caused life changes. Anyway, thanks for a thought-provoking poll, and sorry it took me so long to respond…
Kathy

We are currently contemplating adding solar panels to our home. Our neighbor is building his house “off grid” right now and he is giving us all kinds of great ideas.

We also are thinking about converting a car to electric from gasoline as a school project for the boys.

Great poll.
Barb