From Robert Bateman presentation at Hollyhock. Our consumption-based model of life is no longer sustainable and should evolve based on proven European example. Small family businesses, local produce, trails through private properties encouraged by owners (good for the public health; owners would even add resting benches - Cortes?!), government-sponsored symphony orchestras in small towns, people - and not pure consumption income - are in the centre. If not, our precious, colourful and fragile Earth will expand and burst into catastrophe like a bubble. Alternatively, the bubble could shrink, survive and maintain its beauty...