Reintegrating humans into their ecosystems (so they are directly dependent on them and understand that dependence and thus actively steward them) is what will be required to help humans shift from their predominantly invasive form to a naturalized and even beneficial one. Like the common plantain.
  • PlaidBaron@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    This is kind of the fundamental thought behind ecological economics if youre interested. Basically shifting our economic perspective to reflect the reality that our entire social and economic wellbeing is wholly dependent on the environment and its ecology.

    • metic@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I definitely think the social and economic aspects pf permaculture need more emphasis.

  • MiddleWeigh@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Tbh I think a large portion of humanity’s current issues come from this over complication. We tripped over ourselves and messed the earth up, and now therea too many people ftmp, to even get back. I think wed be easier fulfilled, with more meaning in our everyday moments. I have tried to do it as much as possible in my own life, but its obviously a struggle.