(par 5.3.1) Modern Science, Enlightenment, and the Domination of Nature: No Exit?
Modern Science, Enlightenment, and the Domination of Nature: No Exit? https://www.uta.edu/huma/agger/fastcapitalism/2_2/leiss William Leiss Introduction and Overview. The disease of reason is that reason was born from man’s urge to dominate nature. Max Horkheimer, Eclipse of Reason (1947) In the fuller passage from which this extract is taken, Horkheimer locates the origins of the ‘collective madness’ of modern […]
(par 5.3.1) Era of human dominance over Earth began in 1610, say scientists
Era of human dominance over Earth began in 1610, say scientists The beginnings of the Anthropocene Era may not have occurred with the agricultural or industrial revolutions as previously theorized. Bryan Nelson, March 13, 2015, 4:28 a.m. The Anthropocene Era refers to the period of time humans have had a measurable global impact on Earth’s ecosystems. […]
(par 5.2.1.5.2) UN’s plan to feed world – eat bugs
UN’s plan to feed world: eat bugs http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/un-s-plan-to-feed-world-eat-bugs-1.1516001 May 15 2013 at 09:31am By JEMMA CREW This undated photo provided by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization shows a plate with insects during an insect cuisine competition at an unknown location in Laos. London – The solution to world poverty may have been under […]