Ecosystems & Deep Ecology

1) What do you think about the "eight-point Deep Ecology Platform"?

The 8-point Deep Ecology Platform takes a more scientific approach to looking at humans and how they interact with the ecosystem. It refers to humans as if they were part of the ecosystem and not above it. I'm not too familiar with ecology, but the system seems like another way for humans who need that scientific perspective to better understand that we are responsible for the outcome of the holistic world around us as a part of us. I'm not sure that I whole-heartedly agree with the approach, but that's only because I don't need a well-written scientific approach to make me understand the issues at hand. It should be common knowledge!

2) Can you explain why "Ecoysystems are both strong and fragile"?

Ecosystems are made of many fragile elements, which makes it strong. Like anything and everything, strength and fragility are involved; it's a balance and a very healthy one. Anything strong can break and anything that breaks can be made strong again. A rock can be split open by water. The water was once softened by heat, but then hardened by coldness. Eventually,the once solid rock will turn into sand.

3) How would you assess the "end goals" of Social Ecology?

The end goals of Social Ecology is to determine the best ways for humans to live in their environment, socially, politically, personally and ethically. I don't think that there is a beneficial way to determine that for us right now. I think we have a lot of work to do since we've created a paradox for us to live in when it comes to how we use "our" natural resources and continue to destroy them. I/We would have to redefine Social Ecology to live in peace with our surroundings and to assess the end goal because I don't think that we have a solid one in place right now.