First, let me apologize for being so quiet. I have had my plate full in the best way. Several months ago, I created a vision board for myself. On it, I am happy to say, was to complete a college course. I have been busily doing just that.
I am happy to announce that I have completed my first college course. I am proud of my accomplishment. Let me share here some of what I learned about Earth Systems through the University of Illinois.
Still Rockin' Around the Sun
After learning through this course, I would like to keep my stance but add to it a few things that struck me as important and novel ideas. As an inhabitant of the third rock from the sun, I wish to leave only a small footprint and to create a giant leap for mankind. Sustainability can be upset by various factors and we, as humans, have a role to play as we travel around the sun. The earth’s path is sustainable, but only with conscientious effort. Through diligence, I am confident that we can uphold a sustainable path through our galaxy.
Society has its work cut out for it as Earth proceeds along its path in order to ensure sustainability. The population dictates sustainability, and vice versa, even according to Malthus. An excerpt from chapter four states the following, “...a foresight of the difficulties attending the rearing of a family acts as a preventive check, and the actual distresses of some of the lower classes, by which they are disabled from giving the proper food and attention to their children, act as a positive check to the natural increase of population.” Even so, to protect Mother Earth in a way that provides security for future generations, there is work to do. A resilient society is one which can spring back after disaster. To be this kind of society we are going to have to take actions that retain and protect our resources as innovation discovers new ones. We must strive to reduce CO2 emissions with solid governmental policies that both cap and provide incentives for progress. These changes must be global, so relations with international organizations is of paramount importance. Economic protocols are in order to keep a level playing field, but we mustn’t lose sight of social morality issues. In conclusion, I believe we can manage to find resolution that keeps us rocking around the sun.
Future generations will benefit from current awareness such as the numerous websites found on the subject upon conducting a google search. Courses like this one exist developing a generation aware of the cost of waste and over consumerism, and thus, ensuring hope for generations to come. Because of awareness and problem solving and technological advancement, we can move toward a long and fruitful existence on Planet Earth. So, in essence, we must “be the change we wish to see,” a quote attributed to Gandhi that rings true as we look ahead to ensure sustainability is our path.
References:
http://129.237.201.53/books/malthus/population/malthus.pdf (quote)
http://www.ted.com/talks/jared_diamond_on_why_societies_collapse#t-1078959
And Now... Back to FAQ Friday!
Jake asks: What do you feel like your biggest personal quality is in relationships and/or being of service to others?
Kaegan answers: I am a good listener even when I seem like I am not listening. I think things through and can empathize in a real way. Now that I can communicate, I am able to express that empathy that was hidden before RPM. It is untrue that autistics can't empathize. We just need a way to express the empathy.
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