"We are losing our living systems, social systems, cultural systems, governing systems, stability, and our constitutional health, and we're surrendering it all at the same time"
- Paul Hawken
About this Quote
This quote by Paul Hawken talks to the existing state of our world. He is highlighting the truth that we are losing many of the systems that are essential to our lives. Our living systems, such as the environment, are being damaged due to human activity. Our social systems, such as our relationships with each other, are being strained by the same activities. Our cultural systems, such as our shared worths and beliefs, are being worn down. Our governing systems, such as our laws and regulations, are being weakened. Our stability, both economic and political, is being threatened. And our constitutional health, or our rights and liberties, are being removed. All of these losses are happening at the same time, and it is a cause for issue.
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