Once the framework is set, scientists and engineers can then discuss technology and sustainability. Breaking problem down into its component parts. Understand stakeholders Formulate a definition which can be applied. Management imperative driven by organizational survivability or viability Economic imperative driven by costs and benefits. Scientific imperative driven by scientific rigour.
Legal imperative driven by demand of legal conduct, i.e. have to follow laws.
Thus, opposition in values when talking to managers. Have to reach a steady-state economy Central concept must be the stock of wealth, not the flow of income and consumption, be maintained. Not maximizing consumption, and minimizing costs. Stock of virgin forest, clean air, clean water, culture. Processes are out of control, and can't be sustained.