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Deep ecology is a philosophical and social movement that seeks to de-privilege humans as the center of the planet because this has led to untold destruction and mass extinction.
Prasenjit Duara • The Crisis of Global Modernity: Asian Traditions and a Sustainable Future (Asian Connections)
The small reflects the large, and the health of the whole system requires the flourishing of each part. When this principle of natural ecology is applied to human society, we see it as individual dignity and self-determination.
Jeremy Lent • What Does An Ecological Civilization Look Like?

Ecological Belonging is an emerging idea centered on developing a new narrative around how we connect ourselves to the world.
We start with a simple question: “ How do we live? ”
We are inviting people to remember , renew and reweave the stories, rituals and practices that root us in a deep interconnectedness between ourselves, our communities, our ... See more
We start with a simple question: “ How do we live? ”
We are inviting people to remember , renew and reweave the stories, rituals and practices that root us in a deep interconnectedness between ourselves, our communities, our ... See more
Ecological Belonging
Enlightenment thinkers once disparaged animist ideas as backwards and unscientific. They considered them to be a barrier to capitalist expansion, and sought desperately to stamp them out. But today science is beginning to catch up. Biologists are discovering that humans are not standalone individuals, but composed largely of microorganisms on which
... See moreJason Hickel • Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World
Small actions, like learning about the ecological roles of species (such as bats or wolves), spending mindful time in nature, or exploring Indigenous perspectives, can help build this deeper philosophical connection. These inner shifts ripple outward, influencing how we view ourselves not as masters of the natural world, but as stewards and custodi... See more
Jonathan Aronson • Restoring Respect for Nature: How Mindset Shifts Can Solve the Biodiversity Crisis
The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find our Place in the Universe
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Rebuilding our philosophical connection to nature has the largest potential to drive a societal transformation toward sustainability but it is also likely the most difficult connection to change. This is because it demands not only a shift in deeply entrenched and nuanced cultural narratives but also a fundamental transformation in individual minds... See more