Rescuing Humanity

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This exploration delves into the roots of planetary crises and proposes pathways to a sustainable future. The text begins with an examination of our entrapment in language and culture, discussing foundationalism and the impact of technical divisions of labor on our lives. It highlights the interplay between technique, the state, and law, and how these elements shape our existence. The narrative progresses by addressing our physical embodiment within the relativity of life, questioning whether we can escape this embodiment, and exploring the cultural divide exacerbated by screen-based devices. It emphasizes the artificiality of contemporary culture and the duality of experiences shaped by language acquisition in increasingly fragmented societies. Further, the discussion shifts to the concept of dual relativity, illustrating the emergence of cultural mediation and the transition from cultural to technical mediation. It scrutinizes the roles of the economy, art, and the nonsensical aspects of life. Mathematics is presented as a non-language of science and technique, probing its foundational truths and its influence on daily life and education. The text also contrasts discipline-based science with everyday knowing, examining the relationship between science, reality, and our lived experiences. Finally, it addresses the implications of technique in our lives, recognizing what has been lost and the efficiency-driven nature of mo