A Net Zero parable: The widget factory in the village
By
Dr Tilak Doshi
-
July 13, 2025
ONCE upon a time, in a little village tucked between the green hills and silver streams of a prosperous land, there lived a practical and respected man named Barnabas. He was a businessman – not flashy, not loud – but the kind who believed in steady hands and reliable tools. His widget factory, modest in size but vital to the village, produced widgets – those small, everyday marvels that powered life quietly behind the scenes.
His success depended not just on machines or plans but on his three dependable workers: Oli, Gus, and Cole. Oli was swift, always humming with energy. Gus was clean and light, always ready to help. Cole was strong and steady doing the heavy lifting, though he sometimes left dusty soot on the floor. Together, they were a formidable trio. They never missed a day of work. They showed up early, stayed late, and never said no when Barnabas asked them to stay overtime. Their work was seamless, their rhythm perfect. They were the beating heart of the factory.
And life in the village was smooth. Widgets were cheap and plentiful. Bakers baked, blacksmiths smithed, and teachers taught – powered by widgets that no one ever questioned. No one, that is, until Vin and Saul arrived.
https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/a-net-zero-parable-the-widget-factory-in-the-village/
