Ego Versus Eco: Psychologies in Contrast

Craig Chalquist, PhD

 

Ego

Eco

Suspicion of life

Reverence for life

Learn about nature

Learn with nature

Dump and pile waste

Don’t make waste to start with

Leave a big mess

Clean up after yourself

Master of the world

Member of the web of life

Mechanistic thinking

Systemic thinking

Spectator stance

Participant involvement

Short-term gain

Long-term sustainability

Exploitation

Responsibility

Extravagant use

Smart simplicity

Human-centered world

Polycentric world

Patriarchal

Egalitarian

Selfishness

Cooperation

Hierarchy

Community

Exceptionalism

Diversity

Arrogance

Humility

Privilege

Equality

Scarcity

Abundance

Paranoia

Discernment

Cynicism

Trust

Force

Reciprocity

Nation State

Earth

 

 

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