Sunday, January 24, 2010

3. What happens if we don't think in human terms?


Human Concerns (even basic, down to the essentials) are neglected. This is a scary thought considering we are human. If this is disregarded there are consequences, consequences far from what we can imagine and actually not in our favor.

People now have a very “consumerist” point of view, where in everything is directed to profit or to income. From individuals to groups or organizations, we consume to for a purpose and that purpose is solely to satisfy their own needs. It is important for us to think in terms of what is human because if we don’t, the resources that these individuals and organizations that use up will be diminished in due time. There is a limit to the earth’s resources, to start it all of, it is already scarce that’s why our economists are all focused on trying to do something about the scarcity of and if we do not consider what is human, then we consume solely to earn, to satisfy a current need and therefore people would have a harder time seeing the bigger picture. These consumers will only consider what they need to achieve their goals and how/help them achieve that goal. They would neglect to see that there is more to it than achieving that goal, and that in achieving these goals there are consequences. The consumption of resources will definitely affect the next generation. Not considering the next generation is not thinking in human terms.

Regarding our resources we use them therefore we are responsible of replacing and renewing these resources or even better look for other alternatives. We humans are amazing creatures and are able to use their intellect to think of other solutions and the will to execute them. Sustainable development will help keep our resources afloat and hopefully make them last till the following generations.

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