Thursday, January 31, 2013

Our generation

This is a great youtube link that I guess perfectly describes our generation
Learning process for our generation is different. We figured out how boring the classes were when we reached out to things we were actually eager know by means of Internet. one could find many great stories, wise quote, scientific facts and a lot of interesting issues to learn by just watching videos and pictures, fast and easy to communicate. At the beginning I started to memorize many things. I used to adore those who had information about all aspects of life, nature, science and humanities. After a while I realized that I am overwhelmed with a bunch of information that are not only do not link to any important fact, but also they are expiring. Meanwhile I realized that many of the subjects we were learning at school are old fashioned and not used or even taught anymore. I also learned to stop trusting the sources found on web and pay more attention to verification of the reference. There is no point in memorizing those information, whenever needed, there they are, updated, discussed and free to use. There was something missing, both in school education system and in our own journey. 
We didn't learn how to live on this planet. 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Landfill Harmonic teaser

The writer's concerns...

The first post is the questions related to sustainable issue occupying my mind for a long time. There are some other concerns which I am not sure , but somehow affecting the perspective we each have of sustainability.

What are the main goals of sustainability?

To save the nature?
To save human running out of resources?
Creating a livable atmosphere?
To help with human kind to live? Or living happily?
Saving lot of lives today? Avoiding costs?

How are these goals weighed? What are the priorities? avoiding the cost we might end up paying very soon?
how are we planning at the moment to meet these goals?
What about the price we are paying every day?
Are we already used to what we are paying?
Are we living a sustainable life?
How should we define sustainability in daily life of an individual?
What are the criteria of one's sustainable life?
Would it be enough for one to consume the least possible resource to be considered living sustainable?
What is the main reason of consuming resources the way we are doing today?
Who's benefitting the most out of consuming resources?
Is it making us happier?
Are we seeking something which cannot be found in today's life?
Is there anything lost in todays' life?
Can we find it in our ancestors' lives?
Are we using the new tech for what it is designed for?
What is the purpose of all new technologies?

Is it helping with finding a peaceful way with nature?
Are we looking for dominating nature or living in harmony with?
Should we adjust ourselves to nature? To what extent should we adjust?
How much effort are we ready to put into what we believe to be right?
How effective an individual can be in process of greening?
How effective can one be in living a satisfying life?
How is "satisfying life" defined with todays' standards?
How long will these standards last?
Are these standards sustainable?
Does unsustainable have a chance of continuation?

Can we build our environment with a sustainable approach?