Cognized Environments
Cognized environments are the human definitions and interpretations of the biospherical environment” (Harper 11).
Los Angeles smog. Source: flickr
Human choices and the policies we make directly relate to how we, as a human society, define the reality and the space around us (Harper 11). Due to our ability to see and exploit the environment, we are more willing to alter the land for personal gain rather than the effect our actions have on the rest of the environment (Bozak 2). Our cognized view of the environment is highlighted by the film industry because humans view nature as a resource we can exploit and many industries primarily focus is on creating revenue for their company (Corbett 2). However, our view of cognized environment could be changing because companies are creating positions that calculate and work to combat the carbon footprint of the company, in order to have a better relationship with the environment (Brodsky 1). Industry is just one example of how our cognized view of nature can fuel global climate change.
Works Cited:
Bozak, Nadia, “The Cinematic Footprint: Lights, Camera, Natural Resources.” Modern Language Association, 2011. Print.
Brodsky, Katherine. “Filmmakers Check Into the Green Room.” Variety, vol. 334, no. 6, December 2019, pp. 8-10.
Corbett, Charles. J., R. P. Turco. “Sustainability in the motion picture industry.” University of California Los Angeles Institute of the Environment (UCLA), 2006, pp. 1-114.
Harper, Charles L., “Environment and Society: Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues“. Pearson Education, 2012, pp. 1-12.
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