By Otto Scharmer — 2013
Two words summarize the shortcomings of mainstream economics: externalities and consciousness. The solution to global crises begins between our ears.
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Facing oncoming climate disaster, some argue for “Deep Adaptation”—that we must prepare for inevitable collapse. However, this orientation is dangerously flawed. It threatens to become a self-fulfilling prophecy by diluting the efforts toward positive change.
Think of gentrification as a localized version of climate change: uprooting species and cultures, punishing the poor and rewarding the rich.
Why bother? That really is the big question facing us as individuals hoping to do something about climate change, and it’s not an easy one to answer.
As Buddhist teaching says, suffering has the potential to deepen our compassion and understanding of the human condition. And in so doing, it can lead us to even greater faith, joy and well-being.