Computers and Nature Mind reading, text to breasoning Use when necessary In the same way that energy-hungry algorithms should be replaced with efficient, necessary algorithms, use of natural resources such as wood, plastic and electricity-generating materials should be efficient. Also, as inductive, energy hungry algorithms should only be used when necessary, children could learn to plant seeds to make materials and food. I am not entirely in favour of "off-the-grid" survival, so would suggest smaller, energy-saving circuits. Yes