an online book by David Gurteen
In this chapter, I explore how human knowledge has given rise to two worlds: the relatively simple natural world in which we evolved, and the modern, complex world we have constructed.
Conclusion: Two Worlds A Brief History of Knowledge Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Human history is the story of two worlds—the natural world in which we evolved and the complex, interconnected world we now inhabit. This … Continue reading Introduction: Two Worlds From evolution to entanglement
Introduction: Two Worlds Knowledge Revolutions Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Human knowledge has evolved over millennia, shaping our societies and cultures. However, we often overlook the broad historical context of how knowledge developed. Understanding the history … Continue reading A Brief History of Knowledge 200,000 years of human history
A Brief History of Knowledge The Enlightenment Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The way we acquire, process, and share information is rapidly changing. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges in navigating an increasingly complex world. … Continue reading Knowledge Revolutions The evolution of knowledge
Knowledge Revolutions Enlightenment 2.0 Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The Enlightenment, known as the “Age of Reason,” was a profound intellectual exploration in the 17th and 18th centuries. It challenged traditional authority by advocating reason, freedom, … Continue reading The Enlightenment The Age of Reason
The Enlightenment From Enlightenment to Entanglement Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The Enlightenment laid the groundwork for modern society, emphasizing reason and science. Today, we face new global challenges that the original Enlightenment ideals alone cannot … Continue reading Enlightenment 2.0 A New Enlightenment for the 21st century
Enlightenment 2.0 The Anthropocene Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Understanding complexity in today’s world requires a new perspective. Traditional methods struggle with the deep interconnectedness of modern systems, leading to unpredictable outcomes. Embracing the concept of … Continue reading From Enlightenment to Entanglement Adapting to the complexities of an interconnected world
From Enlightenment to Entanglement Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Humans have existed for a mere 200,000 years. Nonetheless, our impact on the Earth has been so significant that scientists are proposing that this period … Continue reading The Anthropocene The age of humans
The Anthropocene Conclusion: Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Human history spans 200,000 years, marked by a significant shift from survival in the natural world to today’s entangled, complex socio-technical world. Our brains, shaped for … Continue reading Two Worlds Learning to live in an entangled world
Two Worlds Introduction: Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The concept of the “Two Worlds” helps us understand the dramatic shift in human existence over the past 70,000 years. World #1 represents the natural world … Continue reading Conclusion: Two Worlds Living in two worlds
