M4 Learning Activity 2 PDF
M4 Learning Activity 2 PDF
M4 Learning Activity 2 PDF
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1. Interpret the artwork based on Heidegger's concept.
Man's relationship with nature has taken its turns as it shows greediness, and indifference
to natural limits, in a fascinating journey through time at the peak of technology and pollution. We
are already seeing the effects of our industrial ways through the extinction of species, the melting
of glaciers, and the destruction of the landscape. As we continue to disturb the world’s natural
systems, we are recognizing a rippling of consequences. Our recognition of these effects
suggests that our role in nature is far more influential than it should be. Therefore, it is necessary
that we make major changes and that we make them soon. Our role within nature should be one
of subsistence rather than commercialization. We have exploited the world for too long and the
consequences of doing so are everywhere. As everything is related to everything, we have no
right to infringe on the livelihood of any other species. In fact, our cognitive ability and
understanding of nature obliges us to maintain the integrity of the environment. So, we must
change how we influence the land. We must respect the natural order of things and find a way to
live accordingly. Although a change in attitudes would require a complete overhaul of our current
economic and political structures, it is something that must be done. As history shows, if we
continue to encourage expansion and development it is very likely that we will see major effects
in climate and ecology. We have seen the destructive nature of industrialism and capitalism. We
can predict and measure the effects of our actions on the environment. We know we are headed
in the wrong direction and we are expecting major consequences.