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environmental-optimism
A perspective that emphasizes positive developments and good news regarding the environment, as exemplified by Gregg Easterbrook's work.
1 chapter across 1 book
Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility (1999)Stewart Brand
CHAPTER 16, TRAGIC OPTIMISM
Chapter 16, "Tragic Optimism," explores the tension between predetermined circumstances and hopeful perspectives on environmental and historical decline. It references various authors and thinkers who present both optimistic and pessimistic views on humanity's relationship with the Earth and the trajectory of Western civilization. The chapter highlights the complexity of interpreting progress and decline, emphasizing the coexistence of tragedy and optimism in understanding our responsibility over time.