Tit for tat, how pathetic that we humans have established a false reality for our lives? Are we surrendering to separatism while filling our heads with an impressionistic version of our environments? As we attempt to fake our way through the distortion of differences, it makes little sense and we deny our limits to the objective interpretation of life. However, are we not still conditioned to want a better life or outcome? Even in the darkest of places wouldn't one seek some sense of positive resolution? In our world full of colloquialism, false realities, materialism, and ego, all of which we embody too readily. Do we succumb to the negative? Are we too quick to turn from the morals and values of truth as we develop a rational for everything and anything, only as it relates to self-preservation as opposed to purposeful unity? …show more content…
To understand all that is our environment takes great effort and attention. When rushed, there is often unclear perceptions. We must realize perspective skews with confusion when all sides are not in view. A complete selfless approach for the betterment of all is what's needed, and the truth is, we fail miserably. Unbalance ensues with reactionary behavior thus emphasizing points of contention causing separation. With this, we lose all sense of unity. Tit for tat becomes a game of hierarchical positioning. When able to look down on others we assume safety, nonetheless, we are misled, for a true shelter is somewhere undercover banded together. Should we focus on the "me" approach in the now, or are we slowing things down enough and living with purposeful compromise. People are a conditioned as a species desiring outcomes and when threatened response is often reactive or what we subconsciously perceive as equal
We have to open our eyes to each others "Points of View" and stop being so irrepressible to what others say, think and believe. I am not saying that everyone is correct or even good in their point of views, but we can no longer close ourselves off from seeing from their eyes, or walking in their shoes. I hear it all the time in the songs that we listen to, advertisements, online and TV. But at this juncture, it is no longer enough to just say we will treat everyone as if they are a circle; we need to be multitudinous in our efforts to stop saying and start doing! By using all of our abilities to hear each others beliefs, needs, hopes even fears. Use our touch to feel each others happiness, joy and sorrow. Instead of relying solely on the easiest sense we have,
Going through life, we are told again and again and again that one person can make a real and impactful difference. Just one act can spark a change in the world more than you would ever possibly know. We are told that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or what your experience is in this world. One action, large or small, has the ability to snowball into something truly amazing. All of that is great and all, and that is how some people truly view the world that we live in. However, there are some people who have a much different point of view. These people would argue that the world that we live in is a terrible and threatening place; it’s not difficult to see their point on that topic. This world has too many terrorist
The underlying strength of this study debunks the theory that the environment influences us. In reality, it is the people who influence the environment. However, the weakness of this study is that their information cannot be independently evaluated.
This idea can be backed up by Mead’s example of vendettas and duels, this excerpt shows how people may react to a situation based on their upbringing and what their culture has taught them to do in a certain situation
According to Deborah McGregor, the term “environment” encompasses many different aspects of nature. From a contemporary perspective, the environment means the components of the earth such as: land, all layers of the atmosphere, all organic and inorganic material, and interacting natural systems. However, for indigenous populations, “environment” is more than the surrounding physical attributes of nature. The term “world view” emerges from the intense bond between indigenous populations and the environment. As a result environment also encompasses how one views and experiences the world (McGregor, 2015). Unfortunately, McGregor (2004) finds that traditional ecological knowledge surrounding environmental
One thing Wendell Berry wants these graduates, the next generation, to avoid is not to make the mistake of mislabeling things as “planetary”. One example he uses is how the environmental
To an extent we are each born into a social system that, while constantly evolving, is a pre-existing influence on our behavior and outlook and on our understanding of difference” (Spencer p.10).
Our world is forever changing; it seems like we are constantly facing new challenges every day. In today’s world altruism and humanitarianism should be one of our main focuses as a society rather than the self-serving ones.
It is extremely important to understand the direction and the stability of the environment that we try to get in. This environment consists of socio-cultural, political, economical, legal and government traits.
Most people hope the world is the way they believe it is. That is, most people hope that their view of the world is right. They usually do not hope for the truth about things to be much better than what they suppose it is. Sometimes the hope is a factor in causing the belief; sometimes the hope stems from the desire to be right about one's belief; and in some cases the hope may follow the belief, i.e., one becomes accustomed even to an austere view of the world and finally comes to prefer it. It seems that most people, especially most philosophers, would rather be right than have the world turn out to be even a better place than their theory allows. They might not admit this
Often flows from narrowly defined or rigid goals, and most often produces negative results. Individuals involved become less flexible and assume that the opposing party must suffer defeat. Involved parties can succumb to personal attacks, threats and a general tone of hostility.
Throughout today’s society there are several different cultural perspectives which form theoretical and practical understandings of natural environments, creating various human-nature relationship types. In this essay, I will describe and evaluate different ways of knowing nature and the impact of these views on human-nature relationships. From this, I will then explore my own human-nature relationship and reflect on how my personal experiences, beliefs and values has led me to this view, whilst highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each and reflecting upon Martin’s (1996) continuum.
A photograph of Earth reveals a great deal, but it does not convey the complexity of our environment. Our environment (a term that comes from the French environner, “to surround”) is more than water, land, and air; it is the sum total of our surroundings. It includes all of the biotic factors, or living things, with which we interact. It also includes the abiotic factors, or nonliving things, with which we interact. Our environment includes the continents, oceans, clouds, and ice caps you can see in the photo of Earth from space, as well as the animals, plants, forests, and farms that comprise the landscapes around us. In a more inclusive sense, it also encompasses our built
Nearly everything that a human does is in response to the environment. Our lives are defined by what is around us and what we find in front of us, whether this means accepting, dealing with or changing it. This has been the pattern since primates first stood up and became Homo erectus, and has continued until we considered ourselves doubly wise. The shape of the land affected where humans moved. Weather was something with which to contend. Fire affected humans until they conquered it – and herein lies the core of the relationship. The earth affects humans, and humans affect it back, viewing characteristics and patterns as problems and challenges, and finding a solution.
Its funny how as a child you look at things. As time passes, those same child memories become life experiences as an adult. It is stated that Environmental assessment is closely related to the impact environment makes on