Section outline

  • Chapter Summary

    This chapter underscores the importance of a systems perspective in understanding the climate crisis. It critiques the fragmented and superficial way environmental issues are taught in schools and presented in the media, highlighting the absence of a clear framework for comprehending planetary boundaries and tipping points. The chapter calls for an education system that fully integrates ecological literacy, particularly in Economics and Geography, to reflect the true scale of the crisis. It argues that systemic change, not just individual actions, is necessary.

    Looking ahead, the chapter finishes by looking towards solutions, drawing inspiration from Plato’s Academy.