DEFINITIONS
The transition to a society that is in harmony with nature will involve a sequence of cultural and social steps. To facilitate thinking and communicating about the transition, I have found it necessary to introduce several new terms
Biohistory
The study of human situations against the background of, and as part of, the story of life on Earth
Biorenaissance
The cultural and social transformation to a society that is in harmony with nature
Bionarrative
The story if life on Earth, including the activities of Homo sapiens in recent times
Biounderstanding,
Understanding the story of life on Earth
Biosensitive
Sensitive to, in tune with, and respectful of the processes of life
Bioreverence
A worldview that holds profound respect for nature, reflecting appreciation of the fact that we are living beings, products of biological evolution, and totally dependent on the processes of life for our wellbeing and survival.
BIORENAISSANCE 