There is a myth that the purpose of education is to give one the means for upward mobility and success. The plain truth is that the planet does not need more successful people. But it does need desperately more peacemakers, healers, restorers, story tellers, and lovers of every shape and form.
Journey of the Universe is eloquent, accessible, and powerful, and conveys a sense of wonder ranging from the cosmos to the microcosm--in itself a co… - David W. Orr
Journey of the Universe is eloquent, accessible, and powerful, and conveys a sense of wonder ranging from the cosmos to the microcosm--in itself a co…
- David W. Orr
In an ecological perspective, in other words, there are few accidents or anomalies, only outcomes based on system structure and dynamics. Climate ch… - David W. Orr
In an ecological perspective, in other words, there are few accidents or anomalies, only outcomes based on system structure and dynamics. Climate ch…
The dialogue about sustainability is about a change in the human trajectory that will require us to rethink old assumptions and engage the large ques… - David W. Orr
The dialogue about sustainability is about a change in the human trajectory that will require us to rethink old assumptions and engage the large ques…
Unrestrained automobility, hedonism, individualism, and conspicuous consumption cannot be sustained because they take more than they give back. A spi… - David W. Orr
Unrestrained automobility, hedonism, individualism, and conspicuous consumption cannot be sustained because they take more than they give back. A spi…
Our true destiny...is a world built from the bottom up by competent citizens living in solid communities, engaged in and by their places. - David W. Orr
Our true destiny...is a world built from the bottom up by competent citizens living in solid communities, engaged in and by their places.
A summons home to the nature that nourishes the best human qualities of creativity, intelligence, connection, and compassion. - David W. Orr
A summons home to the nature that nourishes the best human qualities of creativity, intelligence, connection, and compassion.
It is not education, but education of a certain kind, that will serve us. And the current model of western, urban-centered, school-based, education, … - David W. Orr
It is not education, but education of a certain kind, that will serve us. And the current model of western, urban-centered, school-based, education, …
It is much easier to make intellectual messes than it is to clarify complicated issues, especially when real solutions would challenge the status quo… - David W. Orr
It is much easier to make intellectual messes than it is to clarify complicated issues, especially when real solutions would challenge the status quo…
For three decades and longer we have been developing the ideas, science, and technological wherewithal to build a sustainable society. The public kno… - David W. Orr
For three decades and longer we have been developing the ideas, science, and technological wherewithal to build a sustainable society. The public kno…
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