post-course questionnaire

Explain the concept of sustainability
It is the equallibrium between society, econonmy, culture and the environment. The mutual benefit to all parties involved in the interaction between these four well-beings. The focus of sustainability is to create behaviour which our world can cope and exist with.
Share your views on social equality, includng culture and religion
Social equality is something which mankind can aspire too however actually attaining it is not a reality, due to human nature there is always a hierachy within mankind. Social equality prevents the natural evolution. However i do think it is something which we should try to reach as with social equality a benchmark can be set on a level of quality of life which everyone should have access to. I still feel culture and religion are two major barriers to social equality, it creates divisions within society. I understand it is important to have culture and religion however it is undeniable that the influence of these two things prevent equality.
Share your views on the natural world
The natural world is something we have to protect and it is something we have to act on now. By studying this course i have seen just what our influences on the natural world cause. I am horrified by the reality of mankinds actions and seemingly callous destruction of it and its natural internal systems. If mankind does not change its behaviour the demise of the natural environment into an inhospitable place which cannot support life is ineviatable
What do you consider to be important for our world and species
I think the most important thing right now for our world and species exsistance is to find the balance between economy and environement as quick and effectively as possible. We have to live within our means, providing protection for the very thing that tolerates our species, while still having economic development as mankind. It is vital that we overcome the attitude of resisting change because it does not make short term economic sense, as a society we have to broaden our understanding and recognise initial loss does result in future gain, a gain which does not just encompass the economy but the four well-beings as well. I also think education is necessary, education is the only way we can change current behaviours. Through the retraining of adults to the intial education of young children, on a large scale society needs to learn about its responsibilities.