Class Discussion Notes: 11.3.2005

· What do we loose when we are unable to identify with nature in our adult lives?

o (Eleanor) we don’t have respect through wonder because we have so much knowledge

§ not respect = arrogant = Hubris- greek tragedy = pride makes you crash

§ need to remember that nature can crush us in a second

o (May) people needing to go to nature to feel less powerful isn’t true—people already feel disempowered by this manmade society—should go to nature and make things—fear vs. love

· How can we re-cultivate a sense of respect for nature?

· What’s the point of all of this progress and development and taking over nature?

o (Thomas) tragedy of the commons- if everyone acts in their own self-interest, things will be destroyed and no one will have anything

· How do we reconcile nature and people?

o (Rachel) switch in perspective—Costa Rica-structure of country is dependent on their environmental wealth

o revolt against dualism

· What about UT?

· Are inner-city parks and planned areas really nature?

o (Puja) the only way to make it real is to think it is real-if you feel the connection with nature, you will have a connection with nature

o (May) landscape architecture is really important—having the nature around buildings connect to the buildings is really important because it creates a better sense of place

o (Anush) need to find a balance between landscape architecture—nature is amazing because we can influence it and enjoy it—we should be able to experience nature