A Collaborative, Free, Open Source, and online Research Institute & Tool for an Ecological, Negentropic Society
"When Science reaches Respect Life Harmony" | www.neguentropia.org | French version
"Anyone who believes that exponential growth can continue indefinitely in a finite world is either a fool or an economist." | Kenneth Ewart Boulding
"The right of every life form to live is a universal right that cannot be quantified. No living species has more of this particular right to live and expand than any other species."
"Science without conscience is but the ruin of the soul." | François Rabelais
"Primum non nocere", "First do no harm" | Hippocrates, ca. 410 B.C.
To make definitively compatible a quality human development with a qualitative and quantitative increase of the biodiversity/biomass.
Environmental ethics
Ecocentrism, deep ecology
Ecocompatibility
Symbiotic Economy, Bio economy, Blue economy, Economy of Functionality
Ecotoxicological studies
Ecoengineering, Bioengineering, Biocomputing, Phytoremediation, Ecocatalysis, Green Chemistry
Energy audits, Negawatt
Ecomaterials
Ecodesign
Life cycle analysis
Self-sufficiency, Self-consumption (off-grid)
Passive and bioclimatic buildings (e.g Earthship)
Agro-ecology, Agro-forestry, Permaculture, Biological control
Massive revegetation
Voluntary sobriety
Progressive improvement
Deliberate practice
The proponents of deep ecology believe that the world is not a resource to be exploited at will by humans. The deep ecology ethic explains that a global system (nature) is superior to each of its parts (man being a part of nature). This ethic is based on the following eight postulates:
The well-being and flourishing of human and non-human life forms on Earth have value in themselves (synonym: intrinsic value, inherent value). These values are independent of the utility of the nonhuman world for human needs. The richness and diversity of life forms contribute to the realization of these values and are also values in themselves. Humans have no right to reduce biological richness and diversity, except to satisfy vital human needs. The flourishing of human life and cultures is compatible with a substantial decrease in human population. The development of non-human life forms requires such a decrease. Current human interference with the nonhuman world is excessive and harmful, and the situation is rapidly worsening. Policies must therefore be changed. These policies affect fundamental economic, technological, and ideological structures. The result will be a society profoundly different from our own. The ideological changes involve the appreciation of a good quality of life rather than the adherence to ever higher standards of living. We must be aware of the difference between "good quality of life" and the "race to an extremely high standard of living" (which would be harmful to nature). Those who agree with the above points commit themselves to try to implement the necessary changes directly or indirectly.
The state of scientific research of human civilizations reflects with great fidelity its social behaviors, the quality of its ways of life -health of individuals-, what is produced from it, and the future of its products.
Human knowledge should be put at the service of the living, not of money.
Science should be used exclusively to improve the living conditions of ALL living beings, through a strict ethical code.
We must compile all the eco-compatible scientific knowledge acquired so far, and put it in a safe place for future generations, on sustainable supports (also eco-compatible in the long term, via a research effort).
It is a question of initiating a major shift in knowledge and behavior, while improving the quality of life, always with a constant concern for harmonious compatibility with the living, even when recourse is made to advanced sciences and/or technologies.
The latter must ALWAYS and IMPERATIVELY be subjected to rigorous ecotoxicological validation, and/or energy audit, and/or life cycle analysis.
Max-Neef human fundamental needs classification
- livelihood
- protection
- affection
- understanding
- participation
- leisure
- creation
- identity
- freedom
| Needs | To be (qualities) | Have (things) | Do (actions) | Interact (parameters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsistence | physical and mental health | food, accommodation, work | to feed, to clothe, to rest, to work | environment of the place of life, social conditions |
| Protection | care, adaptability, autonomy | social security, health systems, work | cooperate, make plans, take care of others, help | social environment, housing |
| Affection | respect, sense of humor, generosity, sensuality | friendships, family, pets, relationships with nature | share, take care of others, express emotions | privacy, intimate spaces of unity |
| Understanding | critical thinking, curiosity, intuition | literature, teachers, politics, education | analyze, study, meditate, investigate, | schools, families, universities, communities |
| Participation | receptivity, dedication, sense of humor | responsibilities, duties, work, rights | cooperate, oppose, express opinions | associations, parties, churches, neighborhood relations |
| Hobbies | imagination, tranquility, spontaneity | games, parties, inner peace | be able to dream, remember, relax, have fun | landscapes, intimate spaces, places where you can be alone |
| Creation | imagination, daring, inventiveness, curiosity | aptitudes, qualifications, work, techniques | invent, build, design, work, compose, play | spaces for expression, workshops, audiences |
| Identity | sense of belonging, self-esteem, consistency | language, religions, work, customs, values, standards | get to know yourself, grow, get involved | places of belonging, daily setting |
| Freedom | autonomy, passion, self-esteem, open-mindedness | equal rights | oppose, choose, take risks, develop awareness | anywhere |
Run this followed commands:
# Install dependencies (only the first time)
npm install
# Run the local server at localhost:8080
npm run dev
# Build for production in the dist/ directory
npm run build