This passage went into grave detail about the beauty of the land and how for some particular reason, these gems were all taken away from us at one point in time. It talks about a land in which people came to visit because of its natural beauty concerning the environment and its animals. The Idea that this no longer exist because of the human species is sad. Comparing the act of humans to witchcraft is a terrible thing of its own. Although the details illustrated did not pertain to one particular place. It further explained how this marvelous place was a compilation of several ecosystems that had been destroyed. For the people to have taken away something containing such beauty is sickening.
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Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species-man-acquired significant power to alter the nature of his world. (Carson, 153)
The ability for us to have the power to alter nature is something that we should not in anyway take advantage of. For us to have this luxury over any other species on earth is something that should be taken very seriously. This power to alter the nature of the world has been used to the fullest when looking back at this present century. The way land development has gone out of control is and example of its own. Each and everyone of our actions has some sort of effect on nature and we need to learn as a species that this power needs to be held responsibly
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Under primitive agriculture conditions the farmer had few insect problems. (Carson, p.157)
This line in the passage taught me something new. I always wondered if using modern farming techniques required some sort of chemical in order to repel insects, then how did the people using primitive agriculture manage to make due without these chemicals used in today's society. The reason being is that such large portions of land dedicated to a single crop draws for a major increase in specific insect population, therefore forcing the farmers to treat the land with chemicals in order to draw them out. While on the other hand, primitive farmers did not have that problem because of the diversity in the crops being farmed. By using these modern techniques we are jeopardizing the nutrition of our food in order to have mass production. I believe that the more primitive approach should be in effect in order to be provided with quality crops and avoid using chemicals that disturb the balance of nature.
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