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David Korten has recently been involved in a series of dialogs about the transition to an “ecological civilization”. He says that they are giving him faith that such a transformation is "both possible and essential to the future of humanity".

“I find the term ‘ecological civilization’ especially well-suited to the changes we must achieve to have a viable future,” he says. “‘Ecological’ focuses our attention on the active interdependence of all living organisms and their ability to self-organize into diverse, symbiotic communities. ‘Civilization’ evokes the depth of the cultural and institutional transformation required to create a human future of peace, justice, and environmental health that is truly civil.”
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