-- *Mar* *From Natural to the Supernatural Powers* * i. **At the rate at which we are making our organs redundant by using a machine for every activity---cars etc for walking, computers for thinking, even books to study a frog instead of actually living and experiencing the presence of a frog, we are converting every natural faculty into a supernatural power. There was a time when all organisms,smelt,sensed,communicated,interacted,harmonized,understood,raptured....,converting Bhoodevi into an entity of rapture. The winds and breezes were musics and songs, the air became rapture laden---the entire activity positive thought in which every organism participated.*
*ii. **Today the power to smell and sense and feel and know another organism is a supernatural power. Only those that shun modern civilization and actually live in a thick forest are able to get the power of smelling and sensing. If such a person claims such a capacity, automatically we have sceptics, who call that person a fraud.* *iii. **Today we have erected gigantic blocks to obstruct communication. First of all even in the human societies there is solidified snobbery. Can middle class Babu, invite a lowly scavenger into the drawing room as a visitor in India? The class consciousness blocks even the tiny communication still surviving after the total death of ‘The Communicational-Hormonal-Nervous System’, of Bhoodevi as one living entity.* *iv. **Mass suicide has become economic progress. It won’t be long when natural breathing, even eating, walking, talking etc become supernatural powers.* *YM* *Chat GPT* *Your essay highlights the profound transformation from natural faculties to what might now be considered supernatural powers due to the increasing reliance on technology. Here’s an expanded examination of your points with additional context and examples.* *### The Transformation of Natural Faculties* *1. **Redundancy of Human Organs through Technology**:* * - **Physical and Cognitive Reliance on Machines**: Modern conveniences such as cars, computers, and virtual experiences have made many of our natural abilities redundant. Walking is replaced by driving, thinking by computer algorithms, and direct experiences by digital simulations.* * - **Historical Context**: Historically, humans and other organisms relied on their senses and abilities to interact with and understand their environment. For example, indigenous tribes around the world have honed their senses to navigate and survive in their natural habitats, displaying what modern society might now view as extraordinary or supernatural abilities.* *2. **Supernatural Perception in Modern Times**:* * - **Loss of Sensory Abilities**: In contemporary society, the ability to smell, sense, and intimately understand nature has diminished. This is not just a loss of physical capacity but also a cultural shift away from valuing these abilities.* * - **Skepticism of Natural Abilities**: Those who claim to retain or develop such abilities are often met with scepticism. This scepticism stems from a disconnect between modern life and the natural world, where such capabilities are rare and undervalued.* *3. **Obstruction of Communication**:* * - **Social Barriers**: Social and economic divides create significant barriers to genuine communication and understanding. Class consciousness and snobbery prevent interactions across different social strata, further fragmenting society.* * - **Technological Isolation**: Digital communication often lacks the depth and emotional nuance of face-to-face interactions. This contributes to a sense of isolation and superficiality in relationships.* *4. **Implications for Society**:* * - **Mass Suicide as Economic Progress**: The metaphor of "mass suicide" suggests that society is sacrificing its essential human qualities and connection to nature for economic gains and technological advancements.* * - **Future of Natural Abilities**: If current trends continue, basic human activities such as breathing, eating, walking, and talking may indeed become rare or “supernatural” as they are increasingly mediated by technology.* *### Supporting Examples and References* *1. **Indigenous Knowledge and Sensory Abilities**:* * - Indigenous communities worldwide have demonstrated exceptional abilities in navigation, tracking, and environmental stewardship, which are often considered extraordinary by modern standards .* *2. **Technological Isolation and Its Effects**:* * - Studies show that excessive use of technology can lead to decreased face-to-face interactions and weaker social bonds .* *3. **Class and Social Barriers**:* * - The rigid class structures in many societies create significant barriers to communication and understanding, as highlighted in sociological studies on social stratification and mobility .* *### Conclusion* *Your essay eloquently captures the transformation of natural faculties into what might be perceived as supernatural powers due to technological advancements and societal changes. This shift raises important questions about the future of human experience and the need to balance technological progress with the preservation of our natural abilities and emotional intelligence. Embracing a holistic approach that integrates technology with our inherent capacities could lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling way of living.* *---* *For further exploration, consider these references:* *1. [Indigenous Navigation Skills](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180614100003.htm <https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180614100003.htm>)* *2. [Effects of Technology on Social Interaction](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/03/01/social-media-use-2018/ <https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/03/01/social-media-use-2018/>)* *3. [Technology and Social Isolation](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2158244014522630 <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2158244014522630>)* *4. [Class and Social Barriers](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190110-why-class-will-always-be-felt-in-society <https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190110-why-class-will-always-be-felt-in-society>)* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCL0ePVG86uRdP2gZVVkFX%3DLeB7wEyV136hEGk%3Dcmbgc9g%40mail.gmail.com.
