At the Intersection of Technology and Nature: The Potential for a Bright Green Future
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2017
Keywords
nature, stress reduction theory, attention restoration theory, hypnosis, meditation, technology
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.
Department
Educational Leadership
Print ISSN
1942-9347
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)
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
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