Commodification

Commodification means the metamorphosis of items, services or ideas that were traditionally unattainable through commerce, into relationships and monetarily attainable products readily available in the commercial market. “The bourgeoisie, by the rapid improvement of all instruments of production, by the immensely facilitated means of communication, draws all, …nations into civilization. The cheap prices of commodities…

social metabolism

Social Metabolism: The idea that societies unify both physical matter (human beings, plants, businesses… etc.) and energy flows within their natural environment.  For example; that interconnectedness between the smell of orange blossoms, the smile on your face and your willingness to plant another tree and spread that happiness and welcome more pollinators into your yard…