Critical future studies
Origin: Lat. critĭcus, Gr. κριτικός, Lat. futūrus, studĭum
Core concept associated with sustainability. Refers to the theoretical maximum 'load' that can be carried by an ecosystem before it is damaged. Subject to revision according to many factors including technology, human impacts, scientific insights etc.
Spanish: Estudios sobre futuros críticos
Sources and references
- Slaughter, Richard A. “Glossary of future terms.”cited 79 times
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