Abstract
We define sustainability for a world of time in which everything has a beginning and an end, as does time itself, and as does, on its own, every element of the world. Every creature and every material element represents a purposeful system that descended from the original purposeful system which was created at the beginning of time and possessed all information necessary to evolve (unfold), through its offspring, the entire world, while fully respecting the free will of every offspring. Based on the free will, every element, within its unique circumstances, is charting its own path, from its beginning to its end. And sustainability can only be realized by every creature on its own, seeking harmony with, and respect for the uniqueness of all other creatures. Humans represent only a small part of this world. They contribute to sustainability through an evolutionary process of emerging policy measures. Access to information and the truth is of critical importance and needs to be freely available to all persons. Ethical norms as well as technologies and economic orders directing benefits to select individuals and groups impede the overall sustainability system.
Presenters
Maximilian M. EtschmaierResearch Faculty, College of Business, Florida State University, Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
World Of Time, Evolution, Harmony, Ethics, Free Will, Purposeful Systems
