TY - JOUR
T1 - From media evolution to the Anthropocene
T2 - Unpacking sociotechnical autopoiesis
AU - Tække, Jesper
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author. Systems Research and Behavioral Science published by International Federation for Systems Research and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - The Anthropocene, a term encapsulating humanity's significant impact on Earth's geology, is analysed from a media and socio-evolutionary lens. The exploration investigates the correlation between human socio-evolution, media, technology, and the inception and progression of the Anthropocene era. By employing a systems theoretical perspective, this research heavily draws on the theories of German sociologist Niklas Luhmann. Insights from the American philosopher Levi Bryant are also integrated to elucidate the relationship between humans, technology and the Earth's geological state. It is posited that society, as we understand it, emerged with the advent of spoken language. This language-based communication system shaped cooperation within the human population. Over time, the interplay between biology, consciousness and social structures, driven by language-based communication in different communication media, has deeply influenced Earth's climate. The evolution of communication media has continuously expanded humanity's capacity to influence its environment. The article provides a comprehensive explanatory model, suggesting that the social structures formed by these media profoundly impact Earth's geology, challenging conventional notions surrounding the origins and implications of the Anthropocene era.
AB - The Anthropocene, a term encapsulating humanity's significant impact on Earth's geology, is analysed from a media and socio-evolutionary lens. The exploration investigates the correlation between human socio-evolution, media, technology, and the inception and progression of the Anthropocene era. By employing a systems theoretical perspective, this research heavily draws on the theories of German sociologist Niklas Luhmann. Insights from the American philosopher Levi Bryant are also integrated to elucidate the relationship between humans, technology and the Earth's geological state. It is posited that society, as we understand it, emerged with the advent of spoken language. This language-based communication system shaped cooperation within the human population. Over time, the interplay between biology, consciousness and social structures, driven by language-based communication in different communication media, has deeply influenced Earth's climate. The evolution of communication media has continuously expanded humanity's capacity to influence its environment. The article provides a comprehensive explanatory model, suggesting that the social structures formed by these media profoundly impact Earth's geology, challenging conventional notions surrounding the origins and implications of the Anthropocene era.
KW - Anthropocene
KW - language-based communication
KW - Levi Bryant
KW - media evolution
KW - Niklas Luhmann
KW - socio-evolutionary perspective
KW - systems theoretical perspective
U2 - 10.1002/sres.3009
DO - 10.1002/sres.3009
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85191311206
SN - 1092-7026
JO - Systems Research and Behavioral Science
JF - Systems Research and Behavioral Science
ER -