The fact of the matter is that today, stuff-selling mega-corporations have a huge influence on our daily lives. And because of the competitive nature of our global economy, these corporations are generally only concerned with one thing - the bottom line. That is, maximising profit, regardless of the social or environmental costs.

The Big Picture: Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet (ed. Greystone Books, 2009) - ISBN: 9781926685441