SP Lecture 13: sustainablity Flashcards
egoistic=
promote self
altruistic=
promote others
ecological=
promote nature
consumerism
An ideology and social system that encourages the ongoing
acquisition of goods and services
materialism
a value system where status is determined by affluence and ownership
happiness 2 components
- positive affect: positive feelings and moods
- subjective wellbeing: satisfaction
higher materialism =
lower wellbeing, lower prosocial behaviour
evidence based happiness activities
- Express Gratitude
- Cultivate Optimism
- Avoid Overthinking and Social Comparison
- Practice Acts of Kindness
- Nurture Social Relationships
- Develop Strategies for Coping
- Learn to Forgive
- Increase “Flow” Experiences
- Savor Life’s Joys
- Commit to your Goals
- Practice Religion and Spirituality
- Take Care of your Body
human-nature philosophy
- master
- steward
- participant
master =
nature exists for human use. economic growth and tech can solve any environmental problem
steward
we have a responsibility to take care of nature on behalf of God and or future generations
participants
humans are part of nature, share in its health or illness
worldviews en human-nature philosophy
egoistic = master
altruistic = steward
ecological = participant
environmental sustainability =
stable ecosystem, resources and toxins
dit hebben we nu helemaal niet
people did not know what scientists are thinking about climate change
hoewel consensus bij scientists zelf 100% is
markets and environment?
markets are good at schatten van de prijs. maar… are environmental outcomes included or externalized (dus bijvoorbeeld costs van airplane meegenomen in ticket?)
markets require
regulation & enforcement
causes of a tipping point
when the perception of the norm changes -> private beliefs may become public -> culture shift
why are tipping points so hard to predict
lack of insight
social signaling, not private beliefs
er is wel lwat correlation tussen environmental concern en action
oke, maar dus niet heel veel
meer petrol door
meer praten over air quality
en volkswagen schandal met diesel