EAT: What does this stand for? Food? Uhmm, this is making me hungry :)
I'm sorry that this might be slightly dissapointing, but this article is not about eating nor about food, its about Environmental Value Sysyems (Ecocentrism, Anthropocentrism and Technocentrism). It might sound more boring that what you expected, but I assure you its not!
An Environmental Value System is a particular view or set of paradigms that shape the way an individual or group of people perceive and evaluate environmental issues influence by cultural, economic and socio-political factors. Now we'll start the journey into this whole new world...
Ecocentrism
Ecocentrism means nature centered and sustainable for the whole environment. People that believe in this concept are deep ecologists, are you one of them?
They believe in:
1) Nature is extremely important
2) What humans do to the ecology is dictated by laws
3) Endangered species have rights, just like humans
4) No faith in technology
5) Materialism is wrong
If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an ecocentric person.
They believe in:
1) Nature is extremely important
2) What humans do to the ecology is dictated by laws
3) Endangered species have rights, just like humans
4) No faith in technology
5) Materialism is wrong
If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an ecocentric person.
Anthropocentrism
Anthropocentrism means people centred, where people are as important as resources. People that believe in this concept are self-reliance soft ecologists and environmental managers, are you one of them?
They believe in:
1) Community
2) Work and leisure are integrated in their life
3) Participation is important
4) New projects are accepted
5) Economic adjustments should be made for the environment
If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an anthropocentric person.
They believe in:
1) Community
2) Work and leisure are integrated in their life
3) Participation is important
4) New projects are accepted
5) Economic adjustments should be made for the environment
If you agree with at least 3 points out of 5, this means you are an anthropocentric person.
Technocentrism
Technocentrism means technology centred, where technology can provide solutions to all environmental problems. People that believe in this concept are cornocupians, are you one of them?
They believe in:
1) Man can always find a way out of difficulties through technology
2) Optimism can solve problems
3) Faith in science and technology
4) Technology will make sure resources are sufficient
5) Economic growth is important
If you agree with at least 3 points of 5, this means you are a technocentric person.
Post your comments and let me know what kind of person you are! :)
They believe in:
1) Man can always find a way out of difficulties through technology
2) Optimism can solve problems
3) Faith in science and technology
4) Technology will make sure resources are sufficient
5) Economic growth is important
If you agree with at least 3 points of 5, this means you are a technocentric person.
Post your comments and let me know what kind of person you are! :)
