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There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face.
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This course includes
Hours of videos
4 hours, 18 minutes
Units & Quizzes
16
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Certificate of Completion
The primary aim of this course, Understanding the environment: Problems with the way we think, is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.
This is the third course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate developed verbal, visual and mathematical models that explore a personal ecology and quality of life
- Reflect on the implications of using such models to inform personal thoughts and actions.
Course Currilcum
- Introduction 00:05:00
- Learning outcomes 00:05:00
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- Aim 00:03:00
- Readings 00:07:00
- Activities 00:05:00
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- Introduction to the problems with the way we think 00:15:00
- Quality of life 00:30:00
- Threats to the living planet 00:25:00
- Limits to growth 00:20:00
- Interdependence 00:20:00
- Indicators 00:25:00
- Ecological footprinting 00:25:00
- Exploring your personal ecology 00:25:00
- Exploring your quality of life 00:20:00
- Estimating your personal ecological footprint 00:25:00
- Conclusion 00:03:00
