Filozofia rozwoju zrównoważonegoiI zrównoważona przyszłość – przetrwanie ludzkości

On the occasion third year after declaration on sustainability and interdependence, interaction and co-operation (as a basic methodology for a better tomorrow of humanity, which already opened a horizon for the sustainable future of humankind), we think to ask for understanding of the present and to put together the reasons for a survival of the individuals, local communities, and global community of humankind. After publishing six books on sustainability, announcing the declaration The World Thinkers Panel on the Sustainable Future of Humankind – WTP-SFH, bilingual book on sustainability and survival of humanity, multilingual digital book Anthology 2 – 2001-2014 May 2014 as a platform for implementation of the methodology for sustainability of the global community of humankind, reaching thirteenth session of the Provisional World Parliament, and observing the present, we are looking forward for  a better tomorrow.Trzy lata po deklaracji w sprawie zrównoważonego rozwoju i współzależności, interakcji i współpracy (jako podstawowej metodologii dla kształtowania lepszego jutra ludzkości, która już otworzyła horyzonty dla zrównoważonej przyszłości ludzkości), czas bliżej przyjrzeć się teraźniejszości i zestawić uwarunkowania związane z przetrwaniem ludzkości w wymiarach: indywidualnym, lokalnych społeczności, a także globalnym. Mając wsparcie w postaci sześciu wydanych książek na temat zrównoważonego rozwoju, ogłoszonej deklaracji Panelu Myślicieli Świata o zrównoważonej przyszłości ludzkości i cyfrowej monografii Antologia 2 – 2001- 2014, będącej platformą umożliwiającą implementację zrównoważoności na poziomie globalnej ludzkiej wspólnoty, bogaci także w doświadczenia wynikające z 13 sesji Tymczasowego Parlamentu Światowego, obserwując uważnie teraźniejszość, spoglądamy z nadzieją w przyszłość, wierząc, że lepsze jutro jest możliwe.&nbsp

Designing digital technologies for sustainable transformations of food systems

This Special Issue focuses on exploring the latest trends in the use of information technology to cope with emerging societal transformations on the food system and its interrelations. It aims to be a starting point, especially to show what a key role designers play today in the ongoing transformation process and transition of food systems. It shows that the great challenge of digital innovation in the food sector is to re-design not only the products, but also the services and processes imposed by the ongoing digital transformation

Cutting the Puppet Strings: Confronting The Singularity

Modern technology has excelled at an unprecedented rate. The rise of artificial intelligence raises many ethical questions and concerns for humanity, as it has incited many pressing debates between philosophers, computer scientists, and social critics who share concerns for the future of humanity but conflict with one another regarding whether or not we should rely on technology to govern human affairs and control society\u27s infrastructures. Drawing from Martin Heidegger, Jacques Ellul, Hubert Dreyfus, and others, this project weighs out the probabilities and problems of the technological singularity posited by Ray Kurzweil, confronting our habits of addressing technology and the way we model ourselves off of computational AI. And then, finally, what it means to regain human agency and remain spiritually and ethically accountable for the roles we play

Design, build, occupy, adapt: Critical considerations of architectural education in an ethos of upheaval

[EN] Over the past century, as mobility increased and communication heightened, architectural education saw a shared vision gain uptake and adoption in many corners of the globe. Informed by an embrace of architecture as a regulated profession, schools pursued similar standards, structure, accreditation & assessment, albeit with local overlays and national policies dictating details and nuancing content. While numerous models developed in concert, all pursued the notion of education providing base competencies for the subsequent pursuit of professional registration/certification and associated modes of practice. In many ways curricula has been increasingly comparable between many international regions, which has resulted in benefits around legibility, reputation and value of architecture as both discipline and profession. Centered on the studio as a signature pedagogy, architectural education has tended, to date, to translate well across borders and boundaries. However, recent challenges such as climate change, health calamities, financial crises, and global conflict, to name but a few, have given cause to critically review architectural education, writ-large, in terms of content, delivery, value, efficacy and impact. The present project, driven by researchers in North America and the Middle East, examines and interrogates aspects of architectural education considering this ethos of upheaval. The work, which is exploratory in extent and preliminary in character, is intended as a provocation concerning the status quo. Included in the probe are factors that prove fundamental to our productively advancing the profession and practices of Architecture: namely technology, psychology, sociology, business, research, sustainability and ethics. Developing from an environmental scan, and drawing from extensive administrative experience (in numerous nations) of the two lead authors, the research then examines selected details for each of these factors - proposing new means and methods that promise to better prepare architecture students for a dramatically different world. Ancillary yet vital qualities, such as interdisciplinary engagement, leadership, intersectoral understanding, and holism, are investigated with respect to a curricular reset. The authors shape a novel model for higher education in architecture that resonates with emerging demands and equips students to survive and thrive given the changing global context and the transcendental ‘new normal.’Sinclair, B.; Furlan, R.; Al-Mohannadi, A.; Esmaeili, N. (2023). Design, build, occupy, adapt: Critical considerations of architectural education in an ethos of upheaval. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 330-343. https://doi.org/10.4995/VIBRArch2022.2022.1522333034

Sacred Civics

Sacred Civics argues that societal transformation requires that spirituality and sacred values are essential to reimagining patterns of how we live, organize and govern ourselves, determine and distribute wealth, inhabit and design cities, and construct relationships with others and with nature. The book brings together transdisciplinary and global academics, professionals, and activists from a range of backgrounds to question assumptions that are fused deep into the code of how societies operate, and to draw on extraordinary wisdom from ancient Indigenous traditions; to social and political movements like Black Lives Matter, the commons, and wellbeing economies; to technologies for participatory futures where people collaborate to reimagine and change culture. Looking at cities and human settlements as the sites of transformation, the book focuses on values, commons, and wisdom to demonstrate that how we choose to live together, to recognize interdependencies, to build, grow, create, and love—matters. Using multiple methodologies to integrate varied knowledge forms and practices, this truly ground-breaking volume includes contributions from renowned and rising voices. Sacred Civics is a must-read for anyone interested in intersectional discussions on social justice, inclusivity, participatory design, healthy communities, and future cities

Human Resilience and Development in Coupled Socio-technical Systems: A Holistic Approach to Critical Infrastructure Resilience

abstract: The resilience of infrastructure essential to public health, safety, and well-being remains a priority among Federal agencies and institutions. National policies and guidelines enacted by these entities call for a holistic approach to resilience and effectively acknowledge the complex, multi-organizational, and socio-technical integration of critical infrastructure. However, the concept of holism is seldom discussed in literature. As a result, resilience knowledge among disciplines resides in near isolation, inhibiting opportunities for collaboration and offering partial solutions to complex problems. Furthermore, there is limited knowledge about how human resilience and the capacity to develop and comprehend increasing levels of complexity can influence, or be influenced by, the resilience of complex systems like infrastructure. The above gaps are addressed in this thesis by 1) applying an Integral map as a holistic framework for organizing resilience knowledge across disciplines and applications, 2) examining the relationships between human and technical system resilience capacities via four socio-technical processes: sensing, anticipating, adapting, and learning (SAAL), and 3) identifying an ontological framework for anticipating human resilience and adaptive capacity by applying a developmental perspective to the dynamic relationships between humans interacting with infrastructure. The results of applying an Integral heuristic suggest the importance of factors representing the social interior like organizational values and group intentionality may be under appreciated in the resilience literature from a holistic perspective. The analysis indicates that many of the human and technical resilience capacities reviewed are interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent in relation to the SAAL socio-technical processes. This work contributes a socio-technical perspective that incorporates the affective dimension of human resilience. This work presents an ontological approach to critical infrastructure resilience that draws upon the human resilience, human psychological development, and resilience engineering literatures with an integrated model to guide future research. Human mean-making offers a dimensional perspective of resilient socio-technical systems by identifying how and why the SAAL processes change across stages of development. This research suggest that knowledge of resilient human development can improve technical system resilience by aligning roles and responsibilities with the developmental capacities of individuals and groups responsible for the design, operation and management of critical infrastructures.Dissertation/ThesisDoctoral Dissertation Engineering 201

Insights Into Global Engineering Education After the Birth of Industry 5.0

Insights Into Global Engineering Education After the Birth of Industry 5.0 presents a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fields of engineering and technology. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the engineering education research area. It provides a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors on engineering education and opens potential new research paths for further novel developments

The Economy for the Common Good: a systemic approach to measure sustainability

openThis work delves into the concept of the “Common Good”, a notion of foremost importance that warrants attention, particularly in the context of sustainability. To comprehensively grasp this concept and align with a sustainable perspective, it becomes imperative to introduce and explore the “Economy for the Common Good” (ECG), a novel approach to quantifying and enhancing the intangible notion of the common good. This framework is applicable not only to corporations but also to municipalities, families, educational institutions, and individuals, forming a collective movement towards fostering sustainability. Traditionally, economic discourse has been centered on measuring and maximizing profits, an approach that proves unsustainable in the long term due to the finite nature of natural resources. Consequently, a paradigm shift is required, where financial statements are complemented by Sustainability Reports. In this transformed landscape, all stakeholders, including cities, families, and individual citizens, evaluate their choices through the dual lenses of environmental and economic impacts, thereby assessing their contribution to the preservation of the “Common Good”. This research addresses the dichotomy between an “Economy of Sustainability”, as exemplified by recent European directives, and the “Economy of the Common Good”. Both models represent significant strides towards sustainability, primarily in quantifying the environmental impact of companies. However, this study contends that the Economy of the Common Good, aligned with a systemic approach, emerges as the most effective, encompassing socio-ecological aspects, from human dignity to democracy, transparency, and environmental co-management. This comprehensive model engages not only enterprises but also municipalities, schools, families, and individuals, enabling diverse stakeholders to contribute cohesively to environmental preservation. Drawing from firsthand experience gained during my internship with the Italian movement Economy for the Common Good, this research aims to demonstrate that this transformative economy, supported by the active participation of various stakeholders, can serve as a catalyst for societal change towards a more conscientious society, progressively advancing the objectives outlined in Agenda 2030. The core focus of this work centers on elucidating the advantages of this economy, shedding light on the concept of the Common Good, which can be best achieved through a polycentric governance approach. Additionally, the study explores how families can contribute to the Common Good using tailored matrices and handbooks. Awareness of the tools provided by the Economy for the Common Good, including the unique matrix and Sustainability Report, is essential, especially in light of recent EU directives. While these directives initially applied to large public-interest companies, the activities of ECG align seamlessly with their provisions. In conclusion, this research encompasses various scales, from national to local, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the Economy for the Common Good. It particularly focuses on Italy, where my internship experience with the Italian movement provides valuable insights and offers case studies of companies engaged in this transformative economic model

Sacred Civics

Sacred Civics argues that societal transformation requires that spirituality and sacred values are essential to reimagining patterns of how we live, organize and govern ourselves, determine and distribute wealth, inhabit and design cities, and construct relationships with others and with nature. The book brings together transdisciplinary and global academics, professionals, and activists from a range of backgrounds to question assumptions that are fused deep into the code of how societies operate, and to draw on extraordinary wisdom from ancient Indigenous traditions; to social and political movements like Black Lives Matter, the commons, and wellbeing economies; to technologies for participatory futures where people collaborate to reimagine and change culture. Looking at cities and human settlements as the sites of transformation, the book focuses on values, commons, and wisdom to demonstrate that how we choose to live together, to recognize interdependencies, to build, grow, create, and love—matters. Using multiple methodologies to integrate varied knowledge forms and practices, this truly ground-breaking volume includes contributions from renowned and rising voices. Sacred Civics is a must-read for anyone interested in intersectional discussions on social justice, inclusivity, participatory design, healthy communities, and future cities

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