"...face the consequences of their actions..."
Harsh. However, I spent 40 minutes last night talking with someone I live, and they don't know where they are. I'd rather move a thousand times than have a brain tumor.
"...building up a hugelkultur backyard and letting my grass roots grow deep into the soil."
Awesome! I turned my compost heap this morning, and flung all the doors and vents open on the greenhouse because it was 103F in it. Imma need some shade cloth, at least. Probably a squirrel cage fan when it gets hot this summer.
"...what kinds of systems allow for both stability and independence without collapsing into scarcity or control."
I agree. This is why I am so focused on owning myself means of production, because then I will have the wealth I merit by making it.
Thanks!