I wish to point out that the evidence of my work
>suggests that our current economic system promotes behaviour that is
>ecologically unsustainable. If you accept the premise that ecological
>sustainability, (i.e. maintaining life-support systems: maintaining the
>ecological basis of our existence; living within the carrying capacity of
>our planet) is a prerequisite for the existence of society or economy, then
>the implication is that our social and economic systems must adapt to
>ecological reality and the biophysical constraints of ecological
>sustainability. Only in that context is a truly sustainable agriculture
>possible.
Given that the economic system promotes behavior that is ecologically
unsustainable what is the solution (short of some kind of eco-revolution?)
Yes I vehemently agree that the above is true but that is not news
to me. The question becomes how do we as a society collectively facilitate
a paradigmatic shift that prioritizes eco-logical imperatives above or on
par with eco-nomic imperatives. Is this possible or even desirable given
the structure of the current system. i personally struggle to develop a
clear vision of how our world could look if we as a species got it through
our thick homo-sapien skulls that we are not alone on this planet and that
what we do as a species effects all life on this glorious planet. I
personally am willing to live experimentally.
It may be, that part of the solution lies in our being willing to
individually commit ourselves to a life style that is ecologically
sound(whatever that means). If we can do this in small groups throughout
the world this might create a field of influence(Sheldrake) that makes it
easier for others to do the same. I would like to hear your thoughts and
dreams about how to facilitate a non-violent ecolution.
Norman A.Gundersheim
Dept. of Fruit & Vegetable Science
162 Plant Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. 14853
607-255-3033
Fax 607-255-0599