Global Systemic Chaos and Post-Development Policies in Latin America

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Bruno Fornillo

Abstract

In contemporary society, we witness the uncontrollable development of both productive and “destructive” forces. Therefore, we cope with a number of “environmental edges” endangering the reproduction of the biosphere. This paper presents a reflection on the uncertain scenario derived from the depletion of fossil fuels, the global environmental change and the current economic struggle between nations and global corporations. In this context, Latin America must re-think the conception of development, so that public policy and civil society come up with new strategies to deal with the dangers that lurk the twentieth century.