-- *Mar*From Feeling to Observation to Mechanization
Science first removed feelings and emotions as bias, and substituted them with 3D observations. As the Brain simply cannot observe holistically and completely and as it is overwhelmed because of its basic limitation of 3D blindness, observatiuon too is removed and machines are employed to observe, tell and teach. Scholarship has become noting what is given by the machines, quoting them as learning, and totally depending on them alone in the life of self divorce. The Brain plans what the computers shall investigate and the computers give the 3D data. Often the computers do the interpreting also. One does not tax even one’s Brain for thinking. Computers and calculators do the thinking today. Once, nature was felt, by smelling, sensing, perceiving, understanding and feeling as revelation. The revelations started with the local geography, extended by breathing the air to larger areas, then to mother Bhoodevi, to the Sun then the Solar System, then to the star lit sky, to the Akash Ganga or the Milky way and then to the Universe as Brahma, Vishnu and Eeswara, on the basic foundation of Adi Shakthi or primal energy. Education consisted of enlarging the canvas of feeling. One subsumed in nature as nature. Nature was Theosphere, the sphere of God. The basic foundational paradigm of feeling and emotion has been removed by science. And thus started the murder of nature, the elimination of forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, the poisoning of the troposphere and thus eliminating the very breathing based perception, perception made impossible by the routinized murder of every organism in the Biosphere. For enlightenment one needs every organism in the biosphere as they converse with smells and sensations. We have made earth the dead planet for real perception and the joke is the exhortation that every other planet in the Solar System is barn and has no life forms or feeling forms. Today there are Nobel prizes for 3D based Physics, Chemistry etc, but no Nobel for Holistic advancements. YM Chat GPT Your reflections highlight the transition from a deeply emotional and sensory relationship with nature to a mechanized, data-driven understanding of the world. This shift has significant implications for how we perceive, interact with, and value the natural environment and the broader universe. Here are some key points and considerations: ### 1. From Feeling to Observation **Traditional Understanding of Nature**: - Historically, humans have understood and related to nature through direct sensory experiences: smelling, feeling, sensing, and emotionally connecting with the environment. - Indigenous and ancient cultures often viewed nature as sacred and integral to their existence, with spiritual beliefs intertwined with the natural world. **Scientific Approach**: - Science has aimed to remove subjective bias by focusing on objective observation and empirical data. - Early scientific methods relied on direct human observation, but as the complexity of phenomena increased, the need for precision led to the development and use of sophisticated instruments. ### 2. Mechanization and Technological Mediation **Use of Machines**: - Advanced technology now allows for observations beyond human sensory capabilities, such as telescopes for distant stars, microscopes for minute organisms, and sensors for various environmental parameters. - Computers and algorithms process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and even make predictions. **Dependence on Technology**: - The reliance on machines has led to a form of detachment from direct experience with nature. People increasingly trust machines to interpret the world for them. - This can lead to a form of intellectual laziness where critical thinking and personal interpretation are outsourced to technology. ### 3. Implications for Education and Understanding **Traditional Education**: - Traditional education systems often emphasized holistic learning, integrating emotions, intuition, and spiritual understanding. - Learning was experiential and connected to the natural world. **Modern Education**: - Modern education tends to prioritize technical skills and factual knowledge, often at the expense of emotional and sensory engagement. - Students learn to operate and depend on machines and technology from a young age. ### 4. The Loss of Emotional Connection **Environmental Consequences**: - The mechanized approach has contributed to environmental degradation. Forests, rivers, and ecosystems are seen primarily as resources to be managed or exploited. - The emotional and spiritual value of nature is often overlooked in favor of economic and technological development. **Human Consequences**: - There is a growing sense of disconnection from nature, leading to emotional loneliness and mental health issues. - The lack of direct interaction with the natural world can reduce the richness of human experience and understanding. ### 5. Holistic Approaches and Integrative Science **Holistic Science**: - Some scientists and scholars advocate for a more integrative approach that combines traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods. - This approach values the emotional, spiritual, and experiential aspects of learning and understanding nature. **Recognition and Awards**: - While traditional Nobel Prizes focus on specific scientific achievements, there is a growing movement to recognize and reward holistic and interdisciplinary advancements. - Initiatives like the Right Livelihood Award and other alternative prizes seek to honor contributions that promote sustainability, peace, and holistic well-being. ### Conclusion The transition from an emotional, sensory relationship with nature to a mechanized, data-driven one reflects broader societal changes. Reintegrating feelings and holistic understanding into science and education could foster a more sustainable and emotionally fulfilling relationship with the natural world. Balancing technological advancements with emotional and spiritual connections to nature is crucial for a more comprehensive understanding of our place in the universe. ### Further Reading For more insights into these themes, you might explore: - "The Spell of the Sensuous" by David Abram, which discusses the sensory engagement with nature. - "Braiding Sweet grass" by Robin Wall Kemmerer, which combines indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge. - Articles and research on holistic and integrative approaches in science and education. These resources can provide deeper understanding and alternative perspectives on how we can reconnect with nature in meaningful ways. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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