Feigned Ignorance

Feigned Ignorance of the Environment and Ethics Three aspects that affect my moral framework are science, reason, and experience. These three points are listed in this order purposefully and hierarchically from what is the most to the least influential. I believe that the theories proved to be currently correct scientifically should be one of the most influential factors to how we interact with the world. Reason falls after science because it brings to light the balance of what is right to do and what people are currently able to accomplish. Many solutions can be found within reason, but only if the effort is made to do so. The last key influence on my moral framework is experience. I believe that people learn a great deal from what they have experienced themselves and should make an effort to push to gain worldliness in order to expand their perception. The reason experience is listed last is because I am still lacking in this aspect, and it would not be substantial to base my worldview off of my personal experiences above
Another issue is found in the ice caps. Only 2.5% of the water found on earth is fresh water, and 99% of that water is found in the ice caps. Not only is this detrimental in the sense that we are losing clean water, but the meltwater is also raising sea levels, causing severe flooding. In the US, these negative effects might be a slight and unnoticeable factor to normal daily life, but for other nations, it is life changing. Many islands are now either eroding greatly or under water, displacing the natural habitants. The changes in the environment are linked to the drilling and consumption of nonrenewable resources, as well as deforestation and land development. The mass consumption of limited resources raises the question as to whether the damage done to the environment is worth their