Being completely addicted to anything, no matter how harmless in moderation (games, porn, alcohol, other drugs) etc is generally considered to be a bad thing.
I'm addicted to breathing air and I also think I would die if I stopped eating...PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
While it might not be normal his conclusions are dubious. correlation != causation and all that.
Recently it seems more Kickstarters end in fiasco/resentment than success.
That's because most people with great ideas are bad at business. Creative types tend to shun business models for catwalk models. They can't be burdened with the task of actually running a business. There are notable exceptions but for most if they don't partner with an MBA/CPA the business is doomed.
keeping the place cooled in the summer is virtually impossible without mains power.
While I don't disagree with you completely I would point out a strategically placed set of healthy, mature oak or pecan trees will significantly reduce the internal temp of the house during the day. It does wonders for my house although I still wouldn't give up the HVAC. And if you live in any of the drier areas a swamp/everaporative fan can cool a house quite nicely.
Two can Live as Cheaply as One for Half as Long. -- Howard Kandel