Being green

XVI.4 July + August 2009
Page: 6
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SUSTAINABLY OURSInformation system design as catalyst


Authors:
Lisa Nathan, Batya Friedman, Dave Hendry

As we enter the 21st century, no issue looms larger than how we stand in relation to the natural environment. Concern is growing over the vast amount of finite resources we consume to maintain our lives. Whether one views humanity as master, steward, or just a recalcitrant member of the Earth's ecosystem, there is recognition that current lifestyles cannot sustain the environment that sustains us. What is needed is no less than a cultural shift in how we view and conduct ourselves in relation to the natural world. Attending to an observation of Terry Winograd and Fernando Flores, that…




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