Dr. Layne Hartsell
Main idea:
We need to reorient our civilization and economic systems away from exploitation of nature towards more sustainable, bioregional approaches.
Important points:
- The “Great Acceleration” since 1950 has led to unprecedented human impacts on the Earth system.
- We need to shift from an “imperium of man” dominating nature to a more harmonious relationship.
- Rematerialization, reorientation towards bioregionalism, and rewilding are important strategies.
- A new deliberative democracy based on Buddhist concepts of non-fixed self could help foster dialogue.