During the past two centuries, the desire to conquer nature has often seemed synonymous with progress. Dam the rivers, drain the swamps, harvest the forests and bring all plants and animals under human control – such counsel seemed eminently sensible. More recently, however, as some unhappy consequences of this ham-fisted approach have surfaced, many scientists, engineers, designers and entrepreneurs have affirmed that seeking harmony with nature is a more promising technological and economic approach.
• source: Three Questions on Sustainable Technologies • See also XlnkS634