6 Interdisciplinary Areas

  1. Ecological World Views of Ancient Traditions as well as major World Religions (Anthropology, History, Religious Studies)  

  2. Why Did Ancient Civilizations Perish and Why is Humankind Facing an Ecological Desaster Today? (Anthropology, History, Religious Studies, Ecosciences)  

  3. Major Reasons for Lifstyle out of Balance (Aggressivity, Greed) and Realistic Possibilities for Change (Empathy and Resources for Proper Decision Making) (Neurosciences, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, Buddhist Studies)  

  4. Cooperation and Competition in Social Systems (Economy, Psychology, Neurosciences, Religious Studies, Law, Biology)  

  5. New Models of Education: Holistic Views on Creativity, the Realization of Interdependency and Sustainable Life Styles (Psychology, Philosophy, History, Buddhist Studies)  

  6. Economy and Ecology: Toward a Vision of An Ecologically Sustainable Economic System  (Ecosciences, Economy) 

Textual Sources to be Recommened to the Participants (in the Internet):

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research/ Federation of German Scientists:  Potsdam InstitutePotsdam „Denkschrift“ 2005

Federation of German Scientists: Potsdam 

6 Interdisciplinary Areas

Design Thinking – Using Subjective Analysis to Create Local Solutions to Global Problems

The Solidarity Economy

Rethinking Food Security and Sustainable Development

Fundamantal Strategy

A Buddhist Approach to our Global Crisis: Four Noble Truths as a Guide

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