permaculture

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lfl@intrex.net>]

Paul Cereghino wrote:

> I don't see incorporation of permaculture into sub-cultural cosmologies as 
> beneficial.

Don't you mean the reverse? Otherwise you'd be denying cultural groups who 
embrace
certain cosmological concepts access to all the world of permaculture has to 
offer.

> The 'New Age' subculture is looking for unitary philosophical phenomena 
> much like other evangelical faith-based communities.  And with slight 
> adaptation, permaculture can be presented as a unitary all encompassing 
> philosophy. 

I agree with this.

> However I think this is a subcultural phenomena.  I would 

That may be. Part of the delight derived from participating in a PDC is 
exposure to the
mystery and ingenuity of permaculture especially as one uses careful 
observation,
analysis and knowledgebuilding to become adept at practicing and teaching 
permaculture.

> suspect that this list does NOT reflect a cross cutting demographic 
> (referencing the esteemed mr. London's 'mainstream' comments earlier), 

I meant the permaculture professionals doing it full or part time in a 
serious way.

> and that keeping Permaculture free and clear 'New Age' cultural 
> influences, is as critical to its expansion in America as building a 
> legitimate connection to the scientific community.  

This is true.

LL
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