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Question 1

Assumptions

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Mental shortcut that allows use to make quick judgment

Question 2

Values

Answer 2

What we think is important

Question 3

Belifs

Answer 3

Something we consider truth, accepted or held as an opinion

Question 4

Woldviews

Answer 4

The way we see and understand the world such as in politics, environment, religion.

Question 5

Humen Nature Dualism

Answer 5

A worldview where humans and nature are separated and humans make use of nature.

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Stewardship worldview

Answer 6

It’s our duty to treat nature with respect and look after it

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Imperialism worldview

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Humans and gods are bonded while science controls nature

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Romantic worldview

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Nature is important to human beings because its beautiful and aesthetic

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Utilitarian viewpoint

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Making choices that bring most happiness to most people. Max well-being & min harm.

Question 10

Animism

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Everything in nature has life (animal and rocks). You have to give as much as you receive from nature.

Question 11

Socialcultural norms

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Unwritten rules and expectations on how people behave in society and community

Question 12

Scientific understanding

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Statistics on wild life lost has shifted peoples worldview

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Laws

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Restricting humans on their interactions with nature. This then makes them aware of their impact.

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Religion

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Example: People religion may value nature therefore the followers are more conscious in protecting nature.

Question 15

Economic conditions

Answer 15

Depending on resources availability, whether areas can invest in sustainability while poor may focus on economic needs.

Question 16

Environmental value system (EVS)

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Group or people beliefs about the environment

Question 17

Input

Answer 17

External factors that influence our worldview

Question 18

Output

Answer 18

Results of our perspective. Answers, choices,

Question 19

Processes

Answer 19

How we make sense of inputs. Filtering, listening, analyze

Question 20

Ecocentrisum

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Individually or local. Nature and ecosystems have values meaning it’s not for humans benefits. Prioritizing protecting nature even if that means sacrifying human’s conviniences. Teach others to save the world such as LOCAL schools. Intrinsic!!

Question 21

Intrinsic

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Still worth something even if its not economiclly usefull.

Question 22

Anthropocentrism

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Humans are the most important beings. Nature is a primarily source for humans benefits. Decitions to protect nature is only to protect resouces beneficial to humans. Taking advantage of resources for short-term human benefits. Laws, regulation.

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Soft Ecocentric

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It acknowledges the intrinsic value of nature but also considers human needs and interests in a more balanced way.

Question 24

Deep Ecocentric

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Humans happiness and benefits should not come from ecosystems and nature. It does everything to protect nature and puts this above economic growth. They would even damage economic growth and humans health for natures safety. Spiritual.

Question 25

Technocentrism

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Technology advancement will solve environmental problems. Prioritize investing in new technologies. Prioritize spending money on developing new technologies rather than changing current habits. Focuses on fixing the effects of environmental issues rather than the root causes.

Question 26

Literature

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Silent spring by Rachel Carson 1962. Damaging affects of pesticides on food chains, ecosystems and human health. Triggered modern environmental movement and DDT Banned.

Question 27

Scientific Discoveries

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Creates awareness of human impact on environment. Ozone layer hole.

Question 28

Individuals

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Greda Thunderburg

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Environmental Disasters

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Bhopl, India in 1984. Leaked toxic gas into air causing many to die and have long term health issues. Raised importance on industrial safety and responsibility.

Question 30

Technological Developments

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Invention of renewable energy in lates 1800s. Given a low cost alternative to fossil fuels. Reduction of CO2 Emissions.

Question 31

International agreements

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First earth summit 1972 in Sweden to define sustainable development goals on a global scale.

Question 32

Media

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Inconvenient Truth (2006) Urgent issue of climate change. People took action to protect the environment. Brought awareness to global politics and social.

Question 33

Environmental Maneger

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No radical political agenda but promote working to create change within the existing social and political structures. Current economic growth can be sustained if environmental issues are managed by legal means or political agreement. (believe that the environment can be used if manage properly).

Question 34

Cornucopians

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A perspective that doesn't really see environmental issues as "problems" as humans have always found a way out of difficulties in the past. New resources and technologies will solve any environmental problems as they are encountered. (don't care for the environment; human come first)

Question 35

Greda Thunderburg

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Impact on young activist joining, as the movement grow governments had to listen. New environmental policies, International climate agreements.