00031 Warnings

I hope we shall take warning from the example of England and crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our Government to trial, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. — Thomas Jefferson

One timely cry of warning can save nine of surprise. — Joshua Thompson

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." — Seneca

Using permaculture design may be hazardous to your complacency, ignorance, gluttony, greed and indifference

Permaculture in general, and iPermie in particular, will not help you become rich, famous, or sexy, although any of these may happen incidentally to your use of permaculture design. All persons associated with iPermie disclaim any responsibility for these consequences.

Using permaculture design may cause you to develop wisdom, beauty, justice, authenticity, and generosity.

If you don’t want these things in your life, don’t study permaculture.

When used as directed, iPermie will help you design and live your life so that you —

• minimize work and maximize happiness;
• minimize consumption and maximize health;
• minimize waste and maximize beauty;
• minimize injustice and maximize freedom;
• minimize danger and maximize security;
• minimize conflict and maximize cooperation.

In other words, by hacking a plan for your life with iPermie, you can experience more beauty, health, happiness, freedom, security, and cooperation — with less work, consumption, conflict, injustice, danger, and waste.

If cooperation, beauty, happiness, freedom, and health do not interest you, stop reading now.