Understanding a little science implies that you are interested in how the world works. It also helps to be close to nature to keep that sense of fascination.

Understanding a little science implies that you are interested in how the world works. It also helps to be close to nature to keep that sense of fascination. Get your mind thinking about the improbability of life in the universe. Then you wonder... why are we the only planet with intelligent life? Why don't we see / hear evidence of life on other planets? Then you realize that our planet has accomplished this amazing thing... to balance the levels of solar energy with our native chemistry so that life can flourish. We know that conditions for life are the result of millions of years of balancing. With life consuming oxygen & producing CO2. Now we have the problem that the people in charge do not share this fascination. They are only interested in their gain & immediate situation. We live on a planet where if you change the thermostat just 1 degree in either direction, massive changes occur. It's like seeing a top that is spinning, and giving it a good swift kick.