The danger is in what we codify, commodify, and exploit.
In her book "Leap," Terry Tempest Williams highlights the risks associated with the ways society codifies and commodifies elements of nature and human experience. By transforming these vital aspects into mere products for exploitation, we risk losing their inherent value and significance. This commodification leads to a shallow understanding of what is truly important in life.
Williams prompts readers to reflect on the consequences of treating nature and human connections as resources to be consumed. The danger lies in reducing complex relationships and ecosystems to mere transactions, which can ultimately lead to degradation and disconnection from the world around us. By recognizing and valuing the intrinsic worth of these elements, we can foster a deeper appreciation and more sustainable interactions.