Talk:The Natural Step
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TNS / FSSD Terminology
Ever since I first learned about The Natural Step, I have been puzzled by the use of the word 'systematically' in the System Conditions. Since the word means 'following a system' or 'methodically' as written, the system conditions which form the whole basis of this approach are stating that it would be acceptable if the build up of resources were done in a disorganized fashion.
Does anyone know if this is a mistranslation from the original Swedish? Would 'systemic' be a more accurate term?
I am not suggesting that Wikipedia can unilaterally modify the terminology used by the worldwide Natural Step movement, I am just hoping for illumination. Or, if others agree with me, Wikipedia could point out that the TNS System Conditions are oddly phrased.
--Texteditor (talk) 18:06, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
I think systematically in this case refers to "consistent and continual" or "repeated". For if nature is subject to "consistent and continual" increasing of "concentrations of substances extracted from the Earth's crust" we would be in big trouble in the long run.
--Burleyc1 (talk) 19:47, 29 August 2009 (UTC)