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[From Modeling to Strategic Decision-Making Facing Planetary Boundaries: Issues and Challenges of a Multi-Disciplinary Approach] ⛰ Last week, a community of around 50 researchers and practitioners at the crossroads between physical sciences and social sciences gathered for a 5-days seminar at Ecole de physique des Houches in order to push forward the dialogue between disciplines and expertises in the contexte of the Anthropocene. 🌍 Taking seriously into account the shift into the Anthropocene should open new questions and foster research collaborations towards a stronger integration of physical limits and their systemic character into strategic thinking for all organizations and stakeholders in order to contribute to preserve the Earth’s habitability. 🔍 Co-organized with IF Initiative and the support of ours partners CEA, CEA I-Tésé, ISTerre - Institut des Sciences de la Terre (CNRS/UGA), The Shift Project and emlyon business school, this seminar was an opportunity to take a step back from decision-making methods and tools (models, scenarios, frameworks), sharing viewpoints on state-of-the-art challenges, bridging disciplines (economics, earth sciences, engineering, geopolitics, management sciences, sociology, design) and building on experiences from multiple institutions and researches. Here, the main topics which have been discussed: ➡ Interdisciplinary perspectives: acting in the Anthropocene ➡ Modeling in the Anthropocene: from philosophical to technical challenges ➡ Scenarios and the Anthropocene: looking into possible futures ➡ Deciding and taking action in the Anthropocene: uncertainty and complexity Thanks to the organizing committee: Hervé Bercegol, Clotilde Chagny Marion Ferrat, Romain Grandjean, Zeynep N. Kahraman-Clause, Jacques Portalier, Noemie Rebiere, Jacques Treiner, Thomas Gauthier.

I predict that some time in the next 20 -50 years— after the world flirtation with fascism led by the United States has been thoroughly rejected by the dominant future culture — we will enjoy a scientific and cultural renaissance not unlike the 1960s, but with greater wisdom. I would welcome this rebirth in both the creative and spiritual realms—a new respect for taking ownership of lifelong education—a resurgence of scientific and critical thinking—rejection of greed and exploitation—and renewed appreciation for human cooperation and kindness. All of which increase our desire and potential to heal the wrongs of earlier generations. I predict that the topic of biological evolution will capture more attention among the general public than it does now. We are already seeing a deep awareness of evolutionary psychology, and its influence on tribalism, hierarchy, social media, ownership and exploitation. This understanding is crucial for overcoming the limitations of our own species. Also essential to our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing — and ecological survival — is widespread awareness and comprehension of evolutionary biology. Here is the true natural creative force behind the origins of life itself— and the driving force leading to complex organization and intelligence. I predict that, among many new scientific insights, the importance of EEP (Chapter 2) — a 21st century insight that is currently, apparently, ahead of its time—which dramatically strengthens classical 19th and 20th century Darwinian evolutionary biology —will be widely recognized and extended. If you don’t want to wait until then, have a look at this free playlist! https://lnkd.in/eUFgRpuU or check out https://lnkd.in/dBi_f2Y You can direct message me to discuss these concepts or to propose collaborations related to #research, #biotechnology , #film or other #sciencecommunication #evolutionarybiology #evolution #science #biology #molecularbiology #biotechnology #cellbiology #development #culturetransformation #history #future #psychology

#sciencecommunication #scientifictemper #scientificvalues #scientificmethod #philosophyofscience #sociologyofscience Saves the world. Unites the world. All people should adopt #science as the basis and foundation for all plan of action. #scienceforeconomics #scienceforhealth #scienceforinnovation. #scienceforsocialjustice #scienceformorallife #scienceforeverydaylife science is #sociology and #philosophy and a way of life. But World is divided into ethnicity based on #behavioralgeography and #behavioralanthropology to different region and climate. History shows - one ethnic group being colonial and conquering others using slavery, colonialism and other means. Hence : where is TRUST as a value in #scientificcooperation ? TRUST : becomes easier from a position of strenght . And #knowledgeispower . Be very good and be the best. However : #scientificcooperation does make everyone come together and disagreements seem to disappear. Suppose Russia had joined the western block like all other former Soviet block countries and utilised western talent like China did ! Western companies were so eager to make money that - they tolerated the high handed regulatory policies in China ! The lure of a billion consumer does that. China used the access to high tech and worked hard and look at China now ! West benefited from extremely skilled Chinese tech talent as many Chinese people settled in America. Chinese consumers buy much consumer goods and western companies benefit. China and America still gain much through scientific and economic cooperation in health and other research. All said and done :- #scientificskill can make all people find #cooperation and #collaboration. #scientificskills has a way of uniting people because such skills are relatively rare and difficult to achieve. The task of solving a difficult problem unites scientists. That still happens everyday. #scientificpower reduces hate because all communities and countries see the #powerofgood that #scientificpower generates. #systemsbiology #particlephysics #astrophysics #geoscience All science makes a people beloved to all other people. To those communities who use violence too soon and too fast :- Try #scientificskill and #scientificpower ! Keep learning science and soon you will forget your pain and suffering as the world will come to you and invite you to participate in development of knowledge. #developmentofknowledge clearly is the philosophy that works better than #economicdevelopment . In fact #developmentofscience is a better term than #knowledgedevelopment ‼️ Why ⁉️ #knowledgeisscience and #scienceisknowledge ❗️ Here is the #scientificproof ! science is from Latin word scientia which means knowledge. science is knowledge. And knowledge is science. HENCE : #sciencecommunication #scientifictemper #scientificvalues #scientificmethod #philosophyofscience #sociologyofscience TO UNITE HUMANITY . 👇 #ershadspeak

🌐🌻🌐 #research #PeerReviewed I share with pleasure… scientific publication An approach and research since 1995 “Anthropological Transformation and the “NewNature”, in #WorldFutures .The Journal of New Paradigme #Routledge 🌐🌎🤝🌍🌐 Some excerpts… “What we are witnessing is a radical overturn of the complex interaction between natural (biological)and cultural evolution. 🎯 The ongoing paradigm shift and profound anthropological transformation create new dimensions,openings,epistemological implications that require new thinking and new thought,as well as different approaches and methods. 🟡 We are the constitutive elements of a “new” Nature,from a structural, ontological and substantial point of view,in need of a New Humanism that must re-define certain categories (humanity,identity,dignity,Person, values,rights, etc.) in order to succeed in rethinking “being human”within a renewed and complex relationship with the ecosystems. 🟡 The grand #illusions of the hypertechnological civilization**:rationality,control,measurability, predictability,and elimination of #error;are reinforced systematically by the carte blanche delegated to technique/technology, reintroducing reductionist and deterministic approaches,analyses and explanations, exclusively based on technical knowledge and skills:that is,those which are guaranteed to best support precisely these very illusions. 🟡 It is precisely this attitude which prevents us from being prepared, which dooms us to an eternal apprehension of #blackswans,little aware that our very lives are emergency;that they are infinite sequences of black swans. 🟡 The present-day obsession with doing, designing, studying, and funding only what is “#useful,” the insistent search for control and certainty in order to cling onto an illusory sensation of familiarity and reassurance in the face of the radical unpredictability and variability inherent to life and reality (“tyranny of concreteness”). 🟡With the advent of #artificialintelligence, it has become of the utmost importance to reflect upon the relationship/interaction between man and machine, and the dangers posed by pursuing the simulation of human thought”. #quote 🌻Fengchun Miao 🌻🇺🇳🌐 #DigitalLearningWeek #UNESCO 🌎 https://lnkd.in/e8ZGveEr 🛑🔥 ➡️ Pdf https://lnkd.in/e9appYDc UNESCO #ParadigmShift #TransformingEducation #ComplexSystems #hypercomplexity #Transdisciplinarity #JRC #SciArt #UNESCO_BRIDGES World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics WOSC (WCSA) World Complexity Science Academy WCSA LATAM Illinois Institute of Technology International Political Science Association (IPSA) International Sociological Association (ISA) Arizona State University University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education Gabriela Ramos Benno Werlen Prof. Rudy Aernoudt Steven Hartman Igor Perko Yeliz Karaca ELIF CEPNI Visvanathan Ramesh Pablo G Fudim

🔬 Ancient Science vs. Current Science: Bridging the Gap Between Past Wisdom and Modern Innovation 🔬 Throughout history, humans have been driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the world around them. Ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems of science and technology that laid the foundation for many modern discoveries. Let's explore how ancient science compares to current science: Ancient Science: 🌍 Observation and Intuition: Ancient scientists relied heavily on observation and intuition to understand natural phenomena. They studied the movements of the stars, the behavior of animals, and the properties of plants to make sense of the world. ⚗️ Alchemy and Herbal Medicine: Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese practiced alchemy and herbal medicine, laying the groundwork for modern chemistry and pharmacology. 🔭 Astronomy and Mathematics: Ancient cultures like the Babylonians and Mayans made significant advancements in astronomy and mathematics, developing complex calendars and mathematical systems. Current Science: 🔬 Empirical Observation: Modern science is based on empirical observation and experimentation. Scientists use instruments and technology to observe and measure phenomena, leading to precise and reliable results. 💻 Technology and Innovation: Advances in technology, such as microscopes, telescopes, and computers, have revolutionized the way we study and understand the natural world. 🧬 Genetics and Quantum Physics: Modern science has delved into the realms of genetics and quantum physics, unraveling the mysteries of the human genome and the nature of reality itself. While ancient science laid the groundwork for many modern discoveries, it's essential to recognize that both ancient and current science have their strengths and limitations. By bridging the gap between past wisdom and modern innovation, we can continue to expand our understanding of the universe and improve the quality of life for all. #AncientScience #CurrentScience #Innovation #HistoryOfScience #Technology

📅 29th February, 2024 🕔 5 pm (IST) What is our upcoming dialogue, 'Digitalisation and the Anthropocene' about and why should you attend? In the current digital era, digital and emerging technologies like AI have permeated the fabric of our everyday lives, significantly shaping our relationships to nature and to ourselves. While these technologies can be harnessed to shape our responses to climate change and the anthropocene, they also contribute to harmful impacts on the environment. The pervasive integration and influence of digital technologies in our daily lives, and the environment has led scholars to qualify this epoch as the ‘digital anthropocene’. Our upcoming dialogue featuring Pratik Desai, PhD, (KissanAI), Astrid Oberborbeck Andersen (Aalborg University), Vikrom Mathur (Transitions Research) and Angelina Chamuah(Transitions Research) will examine the role of these technologies that have the capability to solve one of the most pressing social and environmental issues and ensure their responsible utilisation for just and sustainable futures. Register to attend:  https://lnkd.in/gAp5K3Zg . University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mozilla.ai, Azim Premji Foundation, Oak Foundation, Digital Green, Cropin, The Rockefeller Foundation, SED Fund, LSE Department of Anthropology, Department of AI, IIT Hyderabad, Digital Asia Hub. #virutalevent #climatechange, #sustainability , #sustainablefutures, #justtransition #digitalfutures, #responsibleai, #innovation, #responsibletechnology #virutalevent #artificialintelligence #ai #climatetech #climatetechnology #talkingabouttransitions

"Digital technologies are having a profound effect on the temporalities of individuals, households and organisations. We now expect to be able to instantly source a vast array of information at any time and from anywhere, as well as buy goods with the click of a button and have them delivered within hours, while time management apps and locative media have altered how everyday scheduling and mobility unfolds. Digital Timescapes makes the case that we have transitioned to an era where the production and experience of time is qualitatively different to the pre-digital era. Rob Kitchin provides a synoptic account of this transition, charting how digital technologies, in a wide range of manifestations, are reconfiguring everyday temporalities. Attention is focused on the temporalities associated with six sets of everyday practices: history and memory; politics and policy; governance and governmentality; mobility and logistics; planning and development; and work and labour. Critically, how to challenge and reorder digitally mediated temporal power is examined through the development of an ethics of temporal care and temporal justice." #book #MediaStudies, #Science, #TechnologyStudies, #Sociology, #Anthropology, #HumanGeography, #History, #MemoryStudies H/T Lev Manovich

Join me and my co-host for a philosophical and embodied exploration of our time between worlds. "Fragments of an Integral Future" is an online cohort starting August 29th. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMdiX3i8 --Gain access to a wide selection of philosophical, artistic, historical and therapeutic materials that help them begin to intuitively grasp the complexity of our civilizational transition and the emergent horizon of new identities, worldviews and sensibilities --Learn new ways to not only think about but participate with ecological identity, being, and becoming --Relate the concepts and themes discussed to their own localized contexts and histories --Have the opportunity to share and exchange ideas with the instructor and fellow students --Join a thriving online community of seekers who sense that the future can be open to new planetary cognition, alternative tomorrows where a regenerative homecoming with the more-than-human world is possible #ecology #paradigmshift #integraltheory #ecodelic #gaia

As scientists sometimes we are wrong. Often we are so concerned with doing research in our ivory tower labs we forget whom we are conducting the research for: the people. Modern research should aid in our evolutionary directive as organisms, or what psychology calls Organismic Theory. That evolutionary directive is to maintain and enhance complexity while preserving our overall integrity. So often we as scientists and researchers focus upon how we can maintain and enhance complexity. Ever deepening our ability to understand and manipulate our environment through science. It is our ability to choose the domain in which we enhance this understanding and mold it until mastery that drives us. This sense of control and intrinsic growth is a basic need of our human psyche. But what about that last premise of Organismic Theory? What about the "overall integrity" of our society? You see we are more than single organisms. Humans are a grouping of intellectual beings who need each other. Only together are we able to meet one of our most basic psychological needs, that of relatedness. However, if we leave members of our group behind in this growth we risk breaking the overall integrity of that group. Worse, we may never know what role these individuals may have played to cement the group now or in the future. So rather than conducting research for research's sake; what if we were to consider what happens after our findings? What if we did things like spend 1/4 of our research budgets on presenting the information to the world? What if we spent time translating it into a language and technique that our peers could use? What if we spent as much time looking at societal impact as we did finding the answer to our hypothesis? Would such an environment aid in the formation of a Scenius? The formation of a society where individuals can better understand science, are exposed to science they might not have ever seen, and are able to understand it more clearly. Could they participate more actively? This participation may ultimately result in more complexity. A complexity that allows these individuals create novel connections harness them to their own unique knowledge. This could lead to more creative endeavors and potentially spawn more Scenius's, or unique groups of creatives that are able to change the world. That is what we do at OTO. We seek to take the science and make it available to the public. We seek to educate, expose, and build systems around these findings that will better our profession and species as a whole. That said, how many people currently "don't have a place" within the confines of modern science?