. Explain, in your own words, why the Paradigm of Unlimited Growth is wrong.

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Question 1. 1. The ultimate objective in planning for a biosensitive society is human health. (Points : 4)        True        False Question 2. 2. The authors of the HANDY model conclude that “if we continue to over-deplete nature, and if inequality continues such that the rich consume far more than the poor, the system eventually collapses.” (Points : 4)        True        False Question 3. 3. The overall conclusion of the HANDY model is that the collapse of civilization can be avoided and the human population can reach equilibrium if: (Points : 4)        mandatory birth control is required in all societies.        resources are distributed in a reasonably equitable fashion.        technological advances accelerate.        the per capita rate of depletion of nature is reduced to a sustainable level.        all of the above.        “b” and “d” above are true.        “c” and “d” above are true. Question 4. 4. Paradigms are not reality; they are models of reality that we can adjust. (Points : 4)        True        False Question 5. 5. In the following diagram (Dyball & Newell Figure 7.7), a cultural adaptation towards improved human-ecological health:   (Points : 4)        is possible if the fraction of the population that believes in unlimited growth increases.        is possible if the fraction of the population that believes in limits to growth increases.        is impossible.        is only possible if the fraction of the population that believes in limits to growth is equal to the fraction of the population that believes in unlimited growth. Question 6. 6. List “Six Impossible Things” that you do during the day.    Analyze each of these and explain how they affect the ecology of “distant lands” and how they affect the people who make or recycle the products that you use or grow the food that you eat.    For each of these, what could you do to lessen your impact and promote more social justice and equity in the world? (Points : 20)               Question 7. 7. Use this diagram (Dyball & Newell Figure 6.10; modified version Module 3, page 28 figures 6.10 a, b, and c) to explain Dyball and Newell’s concept of Convergence in your own words. In your essay, compare and contrast “a”, “b” and “c” as depicted in the diagram, and explain why the situation depicted in “b” is impossible. Which part of the diagram shows the greatest level of social justice?  Explain. Explain what must happen to achieve “c”? Which is the best human-ecological solution?  Why?    (Points : 20)               Question 8. 8. Explain, in your own words, why the Paradigm of Unlimited Growth is wrong.  Include a discussion of limits in nature. Include a discussion of why unlimited economic growth is impossible. Refer to the “Footprint Analysis” that you completed. Relate the concept of social justice to the paradigm of unlimited economic growth. How could this paradigm be changed? (Points : 20)               Question 9. 9. Describe and explain, in your own words, a human-ecological problem in your community, region or state.  Who are the various stakeholders? What are their positions? Describe some common ground between the stakeholders, whicheven they may not be aware of! What are the social justice issues involved in this conflict? What are some possible solutions? (Points : 20)

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