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Community Dialogue on Sustainability: A Question of Direction
Human beings will be around for a very long time, but we are in for a rough
ride if we do not recognize the problems that our success has brought.
A case in point is our success at splitting atoms. The investment opportunities
of things nuclear have to be weighed critically against the social and environmental
dangers.
Cures do not result from treating symptoms. The cause must be addressed.
While Climate Change and gasoline prices have captured public attention,
they are symptom of a greater challenge. That challenge is that the human
species has grown to fill its planet.
Mike Nickerson and his wife Donna Dillman are touring with Mike's latest
book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay."
The book details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing
times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance
ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need
to continuously expand production and consumption.
The event will be a talk and discussion about how these two approaches differ
significantly on how to deal with today's most serious problems. "Life,
Money & Illusion" outlines new ways of organizing mutual provision (the
economy) and a change in priorities that can lead to a long and fulfilling
future.
During their presentations, while Mike looks at the big picture, Donna,
the Lanark area grandmother who recently went 68 days without eating to protest
uranium exploration and mining in eastern Ontario, speaks to an 'on the ground'
example of what needs changing. We cannot continue releasing toxic substances
into the environment from which all life builds its physical forms.
What issues are important to you? How would you define
and measure progress? What challenges and opportunities exist in
Sault Ste. Marie? What path should we pursue to secure healthy
sustainable lives for all in Sault Ste. Marie?
Join in the dialogue Thursday June 19 from 7 to 9 PM at Sault
College in the banquet room (Rm # L1120). Doors open at 6:30
PM.
For more information on the Question of Direction, please see here.
MEETING THE CHALLENGE
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