Let's break down EVS into something delicious like a sandwich. At one end, you have nature-loving lettuce (ecocentrism), the middle is all about the human-flavored ham (anthropocentrism), and on the other end, we have tech-savvy tomato (technocentrism). Sounds like a weird sandwich, right? Don't worry, it'll all make sense soon!

Ecocentrism is like a group of nature superheroes who don't really trust big, flashy tech and prefer to use natural environmental systems to fix problems. They see our planet like a delicate cake with limited slices, so they advocate for controlled growth to avoid running out of cake (i.e., overuse of natural resources or habitat destruction).

• Self-reliance Soft Ecologists: These folks are a bit more laid back. They're like the park rangers of the environment, believing humans have a key role in managing our world sustainably.

• Deep Ecologists: On the flip side, you have the deep ecologists, like the hard-core vegan cousin at a BBQ. They believe all species have intrinsic value, and humans aren't more important than other species. They don't like the idea of "natural resources" because it sounds like everything is just a commodity for humans to use. They believe this human-focused viewpoint is at the root of our environmental crisis.

Technocentrists are like those who always have the latest iPhone and trust that tech will save the day, even as human population growth pushes natural systems to the limit.

• Cornucopians: These are the ultra-optimists. They believe in endless human resourcefulness and our ability to control our environment.

• Environmental Managers: These are more pragmatic folks who believe progress should happen within frameworks to prevent overuse of Earth's resources.