"The Nature of Design" is a book that talks about starting an ecological design revolution to change how we do things like provide food, shelter, and energy. It aims to align human actions with how the world works as a system. The book discusses barriers to this revolution, such as language misuse and short-term politics. It also highlights the importance of education in promoting design intelligence and a sense of responsibility. The book ends by emphasizing themes of charity, wilderness, and children's rights.