Context, Framing, Risk, Uncertainty, and Integrative Approaches to Complex Sustainabil | 11/13 | UPV

Описание: Título: Context, Framing, Risk, Uncertainty, and Integrative Approaches to Complex Sustainability problems.


Descripción automática: In this video, a presenter from University College Cork presents at the poliMedia workshop in April 2017, discussing various aspects of sustainability and societal frameworks. The presenter examines the question of whether our society is sustainable and highlights the rising greenhouse gas emissions and the exceeding of Earth's biocapacity, indicating the need for multiple Earths to sustain current consumption levels. The presenter underlines the complexity of natural and sociotechnical systems, acknowledging challenges in predicting their consequences due to their interconnectivity and feedback loops.

The presenter also explores framing and perceptions of reality, pointing out that different disciplinary perspectives can reveal partial truths or delusions. The presenter presents evidence on the varying sustainability of different fuels, illustrating how scientific data can be interpreted in multiple ways within the bounds of sound science.

The presenter delves into the barriers to achieving sustainability, critiquing the paradigms of separation, growth, and consumption embedded in modern society. The presenter references historical influences, such as dualism, and critiques the emphasis on competition and growth. The video suggests that recognizing the sacredness of Earth and its creatures, along with embracing an interconnected view of the world, could guide us toward sustainability.

Additionally, the presenter discusses the role of qualitative and quantitative metrics in evaluating sustainability. The presenter notes that metrics such as ecological footprint reduction and improving the quality of life can provide a broader understanding of sustainability.

Addressing the role of engineers, the presenter questions the notion of value-neutral engineering, arguing that engineers often make implicit value judgments that impact society, exemplified by various current issues.

Lastly, the presenter proposes an integrative paradigm that recognizes complexity and encourages transdisciplinarity. The presenter suggests that embracing an interconnected, interdependent view of natural and engineered systems can facilitate greater sustainability. The presenter emphasizes the need for a new engineering approach that is aware of broader social and ecological implications and is able to integrate multiple perspectives for more sustainable outcomes.

Autor/a: Byrne Edmond

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