Good point about the word “biodiversity” being a way to avoid taking responsibility for humanity’s crimes against the natural world. It’s a word that has the gloss of science, measurement, quantifiability. It is a word without a strong and vivid image—maybe like the word “habitat.” Not sure about the word “life” as a replacement that will catch on but I agree we need a better word for these concepts. Look at what’s happened to the word “woman”—defined by Stanford as “non-man”!! OMG!
I love this concept, Tony. I agree. Too, refreshing the tired out old rhetoric could have significant impact. My world is wildlife advocacy and I think your suggestion could take us a long way. Thanks!
Totally agree! With issues like this, we need to speak to people's emotions and "life" simply resonates more deeply - and hits closer to home - than "biodiversity". We also have to move beyond equating "life" solely to human life. The author Jeremy Lent has used the term "human supremacy" to talk about this same phenomenon.
I've been thinking same, thank you for articulating it so well.
Good point about the word “biodiversity” being a way to avoid taking responsibility for humanity’s crimes against the natural world. It’s a word that has the gloss of science, measurement, quantifiability. It is a word without a strong and vivid image—maybe like the word “habitat.” Not sure about the word “life” as a replacement that will catch on but I agree we need a better word for these concepts. Look at what’s happened to the word “woman”—defined by Stanford as “non-man”!! OMG!
This is such a gift to life! Thanks Tony.
I love this concept, Tony. I agree. Too, refreshing the tired out old rhetoric could have significant impact. My world is wildlife advocacy and I think your suggestion could take us a long way. Thanks!
Totally agree! With issues like this, we need to speak to people's emotions and "life" simply resonates more deeply - and hits closer to home - than "biodiversity". We also have to move beyond equating "life" solely to human life. The author Jeremy Lent has used the term "human supremacy" to talk about this same phenomenon.