Title

At the Intersection of Technology and Nature: The Potential for a Bright Green Future

Authors

Jason A. Kaufman, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow
G. David McNay, University of Utah

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2017

Department

Educational Leadership

Abstract

xposure to Nature appears to be fundamental to optimal human functioning. Yet modern society has become defined in recent decades by a reliance upon computing and mobile technology. This technological ascendance appears to have driven a decrease of human interaction with natural environmental systems as our species has become increasingly urbanized. The result of such city living may be a decrease in mind-body health. Nonetheless, humanity has the potential to leverage technology in innovative ways as a tool with which to actualize our evolutionary potential. We propose that technology and Nature must intentionally intersect if humanity is to evolve toward a bright green future.

Publication Title

Ecopsychology

Recommended Citation

Kaufman, J. A., & McNay, G.D. (2017). At the intersection of technology and nature: The potential for a bright green future. Ecopsychology, 9(4), 253-259. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2017.0022

DOI

10.1089/eco.2017.0022

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2017.0022

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © 2017 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

Article published in Ecopsychology, volume 9, number 4, December 2017, pages 253-259. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2017.0022