Are We Really Masters of this Planet?

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Are we the masters of this planet? Do we have the authority to self-righteously assume global dominance? The following news story is my view to these questions. It is certainly not definitive but an expression of my own thoughts and opinions.

Perhaps we should not assume that our species is central to the world at large. A human economic process should ideally also take into account the well being of the entire ecosystem, which is our planet Earth. I will tend to regard the planet Earth as a living consciousness with her various elements (water, air, wildlife, etc) constantly seeking to remain in harmonious equilibrium. Come to think of it, isn’t this like the way the body of a living being functions?

Holistic & equitable replenishment & redistribution amongst all elements and species on Earth should be the central theme for sustainable living, instead of the human biased “competitive” model. I feel that perhaps recycling of used materials may not be enough. Humans, being the so-called clever life form on Earth, should actively create sciences that deal with replenishment of plants, animal kingdoms and elements, keeping resources in equilibrium.

Perhaps economy and civilization’s progress should not be about humans for humans only. We tend to see “less-than-holistically” and believe that money-making has little or nothing to do with the welfare of our planet Earth and the ecosystem. But the fact is, we humans do take sustenance from the atmosphere, animal and plant kingdoms; therefore we are dependent on other species and resources on Earth. As such, human activities should be accounted for within an equation that does not place the human species on a pedestal (which is being treated as superior); but assigns the so-called “clever biped” objectively with other species and elements of this diverse planet.

Current human activities are basically self-absorbed within our own kind. The truth of things is that everything, however insignificant it may appear to be, is in actual fact, unique. “Feeling special” and “above others” are basically beliefs concocted by the human psyche, and have relevance only in a human society.

To accomplish all that, perhaps the mindset that first sets competition in motion has to be reevaluated. Well, this ideal is certainly easier said than done.

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