Overview
Stewardship is a way of relating to one’s property. In many ways, being a steward is a superior framing of legal ownership, as it reflects two truths:
- Good property ownership requires responsibility, disciplined upkeep, and value-creating improvement. Examples include eating healthily, getting enough rest, and serving others.
- We are all mortal; our bodies will die, and our possessions will be inherited. While we do legally own our possessions, from a metaphorical perspective, we are but custodians of our property. Our control is finite, and we would do well to think beyond our own lifetime, toward future generations.
Environmental Stewardship
We can reverse our current patterns and instead revive the vitality of ecosystems.
For example:
- Regenerative agriculture offsets emissions from burning fossil fuels while improving resiliency and producing more nutrient-dense foods.
- Precision technologies and robotics can reduce the need for chemicals and intensive labor in agriculture.
- Drones can actively detect and extinguish wildfires before they spread.