ause it has done much o fuel the current environmental crisis, the dehumanization of work, and the increasing social instability.(Melissinos, 377)Man's intention in creating new artifacts and modifying his environment was to be relieved from oppressive conditions and to enlarge his capabilities and increase his possibilities. (Conquests of Nature, 59) The urge to alter the conditions of life and to improve them in directions of his own choosing is clearly a basic instinct. We've developed the comforts of life by our own inventions. (Conquest of Nature, 58) These comforts of life we all need in order to achieve self-gratification. Something that the majority of Americans live for. Things that I believe are considered luxuries is self-gratification which American indulge themselves with. Today's booming technology and nature is taking too much away from nature. For example is there really a night or day. When we encounter darkness a fear arrives. Imagine us without electricity at nighttime, it would be horrific. We evolve around electricity. "Were like a child whose always left the light on." (Mander, 208) As a society it is stated that we live in a subconscious sense, with an abundance of security, greed, generosity, and insensitivity. (Meadows, 377) The way I see it is that were losing the battle right now, but still have a chance to win the war. The world requires a spiritual outlook on life revolution. "Almost everyone throughout the civilized world pays lip service to the environment today, but not all are realizing the extent of change in attitude and behavior necessary to save the planet." (Melissinos, 377) Basically there is a strong need for change in societies values.In conclusion we have no further choice but to rethink our human intuition and existence in nature. If we don't realize nature is us and our kinship, then our technological power will soon destroy nature. Not only will nature be decimated but anythin...
