Monday, 24 October 2011

The Three Ecologies

In short, (which is pretty much impossible because this text is so broad) Guattari suggests that there is little point in addressing environmental concerns without addressing social and mental issues.

I think there are a few themes to pick from this:  Firstly, Guattari appears to be anti-capitalism - or rather the effects of capitalism, such a mass media serialisation, globalisation etc. - so to a certain extent what we are proposing (a post-capitalist economy) is in keeping with his ideas.

Secondly, he proposes a society where we are increasingly different.  I think this is something we need to weave into our narrative somewhere.

Guattari, F (2000). The Three Ecologies. London: Continuum.

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