As the visible and invisible shock waves of our sc...

As the visible and invisible shock waves of our sciences and technologies spread irrevocably deeper into nature, one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is to cultivate habits of ecological imagination that enable us, when guided by the consequences of past decisions, to mediate shared problems while also reconciling our scientific attitudes with our aesthetic attitudes. This calls for a liberal arts education for the 21st century, and Green Mountain College in Vermont is a small, friendly, and vibrant institution that is equipped to deliver.