Summary

The website content discusses the transformative power of imagination in literature, quantum physics, and ecology, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things and the potential for human evolution.

Abstract

The article delves into the profound impact of South American literature on our understanding of meaning and change, as illustrated by Julio Cortazar's reflection on the evolving significance of a screw. It draws parallels between the imaginative insights of quantum physics, as explained by Richard Feynman, and the principles of symbiosis and evolution proposed by Lynn Margulis. The text advocates for embracing potentiality and adapting to nature's circumstances, suggesting that humanity is at the beginning of its journey and has ample time to evolve. It highlights the importance of systemic thinking, symbiosis, and flow in technology, ecosystem restoration, and financing the future, while acknowledging the contributions of various womxn leaders and scientists in co-creating with nature and fostering innovation. The article concludes with a poetic call to embrace our role as alchemists with the power to create meaningful change in the world.

Opinions

The author values the ability of South American writers, like Julio Cortazar, to find deep meaning in ordinary objects, such as a screw, and to illustrate the dynamic nature of meaning.
There is an appreciation for the imaginative and accessible explanations of quantum physics provided by Richard Feynman, which contrast with the author's previous struggles to understand the subject in school.
The author expresses admiration for Lynn Margulis's teachings on symbiosis and evolution, emphasizing the slow but continuous progress of life on Earth.
The article conveys a sense of urgency and optimism for humanity to adapt and evolve, despite the current challenges posed by deeply rooted but unfair human systems.
The author believes in the power of potentiality and the importance of listening to nature, suggesting that trees and whales may guide our actions in tech and ecosystem restoration.
There is a strong endorsement of systemic thinking and symbiosis as essential tools for creating a better future, with a nod to the work of mathematician Johan Gielis and physicist Richard Feynman.

LITERATURE

Alchemizing Meaning from a Screw

Hurray for South American writers and their imagination

Screws have meaning. Picture: anncapictures via Pixabay

Today I wrote a new story for The Apeiron Blog. About Deep Ecology, south American literature and quantum physics. I love to combine all the dots in my head. And I know South American writers love this too.

Like Julio Cortazar. Het wrote about the meaning of a screw.

A man sat before his house looking at a screw. And over time the screw changed. Not because it rusted. No, its meaning changed. The human environment around the screw changed. So the screw changed too.

At first, the screw meant laughter, teasing, general irritation, neighbors coming together to see what’s going on. The screw became a violation of human duties. Then the screw changed into shrugging shoulders.

And then the screw became peace. No one could walk past without a peek at the screw and feeling peace.

Nature As Our Advisor

And I had these deep thoughts about potentiality as I understand easily from the BBC interview with Richard Feynman. He is a quantum physics scientist and if you ever want to understand nature and the way our reality is being created in space, please listen to his beautiful and fun explanations. I could never understand physics in school. But I can understand Richard.

He tells me imaginatively about jiggling atoms. And why there’s heat and cold. And how symbiosis between objects is transferring heat and cold. Not making it more or less. Just transferring.

And then I connected the dots with what Lynn Margulis taught me. About symbiosis in nature. Evolution. And how we always evolve. It just goes too slow for us to realize. That makes us depressed.

At this moment, we just see many people and unfair humans systems being too deeply rooted in our human brains. We think we can’t do things differently. But we can! We are just toddlers on this Earth. The sun is just halfway through his lifespan. And we have 5 billion more years to figure it all out.

We are all just evolution, you know. And as soon as we realize that, we also know that there’s only one thing to do. Adapt to nature’s circumstances and become the wisest human being alive. In our own lives. And in our work. Standing up for what we believe in. Radical change with our hearts in the lead.

Embracing Potentiality

What if we could embrace potentiality in our tech? In our ecosystem restoration? In our financing the future? What if the trees in the forest and the whales in the oceans are already telling us what to do next? Will we listen?

Well, to be honest, we are doing just that. My friends and I. Anna Blume iCanay Zairah Khan Christiana Gardikioti Ina Matijević Ayumi Matsuzaka, just to name a few. My friends are true womxn leaders I admire enormously! We are embracing all that is. Co-creating with our best talents. Always. And putting our personal connection to nature first as our largest innovator.

Let’s be imaginative, dear friends! Let’s make a better future happen with systemic thinking, symbiosis, and flow.

South American writers know how to do it. Scientists know how to do it. Mathematics scientist, Professor Johan Gielis, who sent me this text by his favorite writer Julio Cortazar, knows it. Richard Feynman knew it.

And my imagination? It constructs stories and poetry… and perhaps that is more than enough to contribute to the world of evolution…

Alchemizing Meaning From a Screw

Alchemizing meaning from a screw gives us power. Imagination power

Alchemizing meaning from the wind gives us wings to float and fly

Alchemizing soil into soul and simplicity gives us the courage to navigate chaos and still shine

We are alchemists alright We have powers beyond measure to create the new, the shift, the fresh

Evolution shows us how Now we just need the courage to be imaginative beyond horizons

Matter is just relative Matter is just bouncing air Matter is just speed of flow

The real power is in the meaning of things. It holds us back. It drives us on. And all the while, we are connected.

We are one.

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