Think Little

This essay argues that large problems are best addressed through countless small, well-executed actions carried out over long periods by committed people in their places.

Berry critiques tendencies to seek sweeping, technological fixes and instead champions local responsibility and patient stewardship.

The piece exemplifies his agrarian ethic and suspicion of industrial-scale interventions.

It has been influential among readers seeking practical ways to act in face of systemic problems.

The essay is often cited as a succinct statement of Berry's approach to social and ecological repair.