Deep Big History: A Living Systems Paradigm
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The essay recognizes that all paradigms of reality are provisional and asks, “Although mainstream science views the cosmos as comprised of mostly dead matter and empty space, could the universe be regarded as a living system when considered in its totality?” In response, five attributes of a living system are presented that are also characteristic of our universe. Finally, a few of the major contributions of a living systems perspective to Big History are considered—from meaning and purpose to sustainable living.
- Original Release Date (Year): August, 2014
- Used by people who call the work: Big History, Cosmic Evolution
- Applies a deep time evolutionary perspective to: Agriculture, Art, Ecology/Sustainability, Education, Government, Law, Other (Whether the universe is regarded as dead or alive is fundamental to our perspective in all of the above areas), Religion/Spirituality, Social Justice
- Learning Stages: Adult Education, Higher Education, Lifelong, Secondary 9 - 12
- Type: Article
- Keywords: living universe, dead universe, scientific materialism,
- Why I love this Resource: A living universe paradigm includes the co-evolution of culture and consciousness as integral to understanding the human journey.
- File:https://dtnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/DEEP-BIG-HISTORY-Essay-for-IBHA-Final.pdf
- Posted By: Duane Elgin
- Date Added: August 22, 2014
