autodesk are "co-responsible" for the destruction of planet earth? 💀

[@Neil3D]

*there's some dead space at the end of the video which is currently being trimmed, will remove this text following the cut Autodesk removed the customer success story years ago, and the provided images on Autodesk Earth are mostly unreadable. However I found an archived copy of this PDF after filming, and they do elaborate a bit further on the involvement of Inventor and training services etc but it doesn't change the fact that this is still entirely limited to the scope of designing spare parts. Which in itself is still only a very small part of "maintaining" the vehicles operation. I also described Formula 1 as being one of the most polluting sports going, however, the collective emmisions of all 20 cars over the course of a full season is actually less than a single trans-atlantic flight. But still, the point still stands. To be clear, I've nothing against the activist and this isn't intended as an attack of any form, but a lot of the language used and actions taken via Autodesk Earth are simply stupid. I fully support the need for climate change action, but putting the spotlight onto Autodesk in this way is not the right way to go about it. They will be just one of hundreds if not thousands of third party suppliers who have services, software, hardware or tools used within that mine. Removing Autodesk from that equation would not terminate or even hinder the mines operation.

[@CAD_GEEK]

It's like blaming Staedtler because someone used a pencil to write hate literature.

[@Neil3D]

Or boycotting Ford saying that they "sell tools for burglary and crime" because their vans are used as getaway vehicles or ram raiding tools.

[@johnosborne9271]

Dint forget Bic for selling pens

[@deenzmartin6695]

or blaming GOD for creating OXYGEN that helped keep HITLER or STALIN alive.

[@Zedus-rl9hp]

Everyone who pays taxes is also to blame, because they make the roads and public transport possible, with which the oil and coal workers come to work. The same with the power lines etc... It's not because Autodesk sells their software, it's because the general public/politics are probably doing too little about CO2 emissions. It is important to raise awareness here, but there is not the ONE to blame.

[@jonnyBgood3]

No one is innocent no one is not involved no way of reversing it.

[@Alex-wd3xq]

reversing what? the psychological damage caused by the climate alarmist woke cult?

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

They probably use Windows too, doesn't that make Micrsoft even more responsible, by this dude's 'logic'?

[@Neil3D]

Yea I mentioned that part way through specifically along with PC/workstations providers or tons of other things that assist with making the thing operational, what about the cars that drive the operators to work, the drinks machines that hydrate the workers etc etc where do you stop

[@Ben-gg3dp]

And if they use 3rd party computer keyboards from Logitech... (your move Logitech)

[@Neil3D]

@@Ben-gg3dp What about the chairs they sit on! The door handles that are used to open doors to enter the design office! Burn them all!

[@Ben-gg3dp]

​@@Neil3D 😂

[@aldrius00]

And all possible because of electricity. Electricity company and the who invest in it most responsible.

[@perceptino707]

Thank you for this insightful video! However, I suggest adding a question mark at the end of the title. While you mentioned the reason for selecting this title, and explained the topic well in the video, some viewers who only read the title might be misled.

[@Ben-gg3dp]

Looks like it was added 😅

[@MrTigerpirro]

This is like saying that "pencil manufacturers support dictators". The point about enviormental activists is spot on, as long as their protests mainly antagonize ordinary people who dont really have alternatives, theyre only building recentment. If you want to protest, do it at the homes of the rich.

[@FWAMUG]

Wait, A media outlet has a headline that is factually inaccurate? (Ca you not see the sarcasm in my statement?) Most headlines from corporate medai is absolute bullshit. Glad you did a video letting people know the truth.

[@speedycatz]

I wonder how much CO2 these companies are producing when using tools not designed by Autodesk, or any other design software companies. From a different perspective, Autodesk might be contributing to the reduction of CO2 through more well-designed, efficient tools and machineries.

[@prostoCAD]

Neil, baby! on point as always!!! There are many problems with the environment, but we must believe that humanity will come to success in all areas of life, and then the extraction of resources will be less harmful to our environment. All the best!

[@Neil3D]

Was rather nervous releasing this one as I don't do many videos that touch on sensitive topics like this, I've got a lot of opinions on a lot of things and often it's what a lot of people don't like or want to hear! But hopefully this one rings a bell for a lot of people.

[@goochygoochoutdoors.1913]

I know their tech support saps the life out of me. At least it did two days ago, no help what do ever.

[@vinceaaron8921]

lack of regulations and politicians are to blame. look at the industries before 1982 and their impact on the environment. besides i blame microstation.

[@mep-bim-guru]

From what I've seen most virtue signalers are irrational hypocrites...

[@kbowen2251]

Honestly Autodesk is probably less complicit than the numerous other CAD systems used out there for less legitimate companies that don't worry as much about the environment either. I also don't get why there's this though that companies can't change. My employer has been involved in the natural gas industry for decades but if they were stigmatized because of that then we wouldn't be able to continue developing the green energy sources we are currently working on ie. hydrogen as a fuel source. This kind of witch hunt is hurtful to everyone.

[@Neil3D]

Same with RWE, they are now switching/increasing their operations in renewable energy sources but without doing what they're doing now, they wouldn't be able to fund that transition, and if they just stopped all together then entire countries would go into crisis because we all mostly still drive cars with combustion engines and all the countless other reasons that we rely on it

[@kbowen2251]

@@Neil3D you are 100% right! It's not as simple as flipping a giant switch.

[@dsl145]

"Using coal to make the drawing"... So, you're saying you used a graphite pencil. 🤔

[@Neil3D]

LOL I totally overlooked that as there was so much to cover! I just assumed they meant he bought some coal and like... I dunno, ground it down into dust and used his finger to creatively smudge out an image or something! But yea he probably just used a regular old pencil haha

[@latto101]

Sounds like a secret creo or dassault marketing employee 😂

[@chrisose]

"Those d^mn grocery stores, supporting coal mining by feeding the workers. HOW DARE THEY!!!" This sounds like another case of outrage for the sake of self-promotion.

[@Neil3D]

Self promotion could well be a part of it, got to find people who might want to buy monochrome dotty pictures from somewhere!

[@CovertGeopolitics]

Science in general can be used in both construction and destruction. It doesn't justify that we shun Science altogether. But I don't have any problem of banning all religions altogether, including wokism and climate change congregations.

[@tomast9034]

the funny thing is lets turn it around....if his only problem is CO2 emissions...the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is in that 1% of other gases.

[@terryg652]

But far more computers in the company are running Microsoft Windows (and probably Word, Excel, Outlook). Engineers, accountants, sales, purchasing, HR, etc etc. So Microsoft software is vastly more 'responsible'. Shouldn't Microsoft stop selling their software?

[@almostanengineer]

Everytime I see something posted by one of these green campaigners, it makes me less inclined to support them. I do beleive we need to make changes to work towards a more sustainable future, but the key work is future, you can't just flick a switch and change everything overnight, things take time to develop, implement, and wind down of older systems. If these people really want to help the enviroment, then they need to help support and fund those industries that are developing the technologies that will change things, rather than targeting any industry they deam responsible.

[@johnosborne9271]

But doesn't Autodesk "offset" that mining CO2 by selling licenses to green technology companies for design of wind turbines and other green technologies?

[@Neil3D]

I don't think Autodesk provide their software on such a selective basis, they will provide to whomever shows an interest and is willing to pay providing it isn't illegal activities or against any treaties or international law. And tbh I don't think there's anything to offset, they don't inherit the environmental impact of their customers who are totally unrelated legal entities.

[@Vakthund1]

Autodesk has been the software for developing, Delta-Xero, a product that makes Hydraulic, Gear, Lube oils last forever with less wear. That bully guy can deduct that from his claims. How many millions will die if one "just stop oil"? No food...?

[@Neil3D]

Yea I considered listing off all the net positive industries and products that Autodesk are also used within, but I didn't want to a) go off on an unrelated tangent and b) seem like I'm overly trying to go out my way to defend them. Even though on one of my last videos someone accused me of "always complaining" about Autodesk ha

[@andreao3879]

Does the mining company use any software, equipment, services from any other companies other than Autodesk? Spreadsheets and PowerPoint? Accounting software? Banking services? HR services? Maroon slike he get all the attention these days and ARE indeed, aided and abetted by lightweights in the media, changing narratives and policies.

[@highlight9014]

Unfortunately ‘facts’ don’t matter in this day and age. Just being loud and having fast thumbs is all that is required. I have been using Autodesk software since 1992 and will continue to do so hopefully until I retire. I think I know why our French friend doesn’t go after SolidWorks……maybe Dassault systems (french) might not take kindly to it….and deal with him in a very French way.

[@Neil3D]

Possibly yea, or maybe he still has ambitions or plans to use or work with Dassault in the future and doesn't want to burn personal bridges. That's about as speculative as 100% of his claims so...

[@highlight9014]

@@Neil3D it all started to go wrong when someone used a feather dipped in ink to write on paper…..so blame the birds? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Ben-gg3dp]

😅 The thumbnail is as click-baity and misleading as the "activist's" campaign itself. Great insight and content of the video though. I'd argue that the campaign has a sore spot with Autodesk. Wonder where it stems from? (Its not just organically considered)... If he's truly attempting to fight for the planet and reduce world-wide fossils fuel use, why would you start with Autodesk?... 🤔 That's not even in the realm of low-hanging fruit right?

[@Neil3D]

Mmm the thumbnail is highly manipulated! But it's the very same mining machine with an autodesk flag hanging off it...! Which is basically what this guy is accusing/implying, so, clicky-baity yes, I've had to recently, but still accurate to the content! But yea m8 like I said in here, I think he's targetting Autodesk because they make themselves accessible and have/had a publicised document on this that he could use as a bat to try and beat them with

[@Ben-gg3dp]

​@Tech3D well thanks for the reply! Great video as always. Cheers!