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Ecological Intelligence

How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything

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In Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything, Daniel Goleman recasts the uproar over global warming and the assault of man-made toxins into our bodies in terms of the collective self-deception which both created this crisis and holds a key to its solution.

Ecological Intelligence argues that "green" labels and recycling programs may do more harm than good by feeding a vital lie, lulling us into the illusion that we are doing enough already while ignoring the adverse impact of the far vaster proportion of what we buy and do. The book brings a psychologist's insights into the world of commerce, arguing for radical transparency--tracking every substantial impact over the life cycle of an item, from manufacture to daily use, to disposal--and surfacing those impacts at the point of purchase. The movement toward such transparency augurs a day when the free market will operate in public interest.

©2009 Daniel Goleman; (P)2009 Macmillan Audio
Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Sustainable & Green Living

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<p>“Goleman narrates his own work in a clear, lively, and well-paced... tenor.” —<i>AudioFile</i><br><br>“Goleman reads his work with precision, in a voice that shows his age and reveals much wisdom, warmth, and humanity.” —<i>SoundCommentary.com</i></p>
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really enjoyed the narration perfect.

the book really good a little drawn out could be more condensed but you will always get people on ether side of that fence. wish it had more practical advice may have a look at good guide app which is mentioned and see how it goes.

great narration book very insightful but drawn out

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