Ecological conversations and systems thinking
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Introduction Charles P. Snow building upon his 1950s critique of the separation of two cultures of science and humanities said later “If you are going to have a scientist in a position of isolated power, the only scientist amongst non-scientists, it is dangerous whoever he is” (Snow, 1962:118). Sir Charles went on to suggest that for intelligent and highly placed non-scientists to believe in a value-neutral, quasi-objective form of scientific support in political affairs is not only misleading but dangerous. His reflections clearly have resonance in contemporary debates on environmental issues.
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