We have lived by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. … live by the contrary assumption that what is good for the world will be good for us.- Wendell Berry The Himalayan range encompasses about 15,000 glaciers, which store about 12,000 km3 of [...]
Architecture & Design &Books Entropy | 23 Apr 2010
“If nature has commanded that of all the animals, infancy shall last longest in human beings—it is because nature knows how many rivers there are to cross and paths to retrace. Nature provides time for mistakes to be corrected (by both children and adults), for prejudices to overcome, and for children to catch their breath [...]
Life &Sprituality Entropy | 12 Nov 2007
Trees play an important role in the life cycle of the forest for centuries even after they die. When a dead tree falls to the ground, it adds diversity to the forest floor. Soil accumulates around it and small animals find shelter underneath. A porous decaying log can store critical moisture through long dry seasons. [...]