Humanities, Environment, and Health in the Anthropocene: How does climate change force us to think and act differently?
摘要
The Anthropocene, marked by unprecedented human impact on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems, has brought humanity to a pivotal moment where conventional ways of thinking are proving inadequate to address the challenges posed by climate change. This chapter explores the intersection of climate change and new ways of thinking such as non-binary thinking, relational ontology, analogism, and transversality. These are articulated with the sustainable practices championed by the Alternativas project. As climate change accelerates, the need for a paradigm shift becomes imperative. Conventional binary thinking has often perpetuated exploiting the environment, and reinforced the human/nature divide. In response to this, new ways of thinking are emerging that challenge traditional dualisms and embrace ideas that recognise the interconnectedness of all life forms and ecosystems. Relational ontology serves as a foundational concept in this paradigm shift, emphasising the interdependence of entities and rejecting the reductionist view that separates humanity from nature. As a way of thinking, analogism emphasises the importance of recognising patterns and relationships betwen different systems, fostering a holistic understanding that is crucial to addressing the multiple challenges posed by climate change. Transversality, a concept rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, emerges as a key strategy for navigating the Anthropocene, facilitating the development of sustainable practices that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Alternativas is an exemplary sustainable practices project that seeks to explore and implement alternative solutions to pressing environmental issues. The project demonstrates how transversal non-binary approaches can pave the way for innovative solutions to climate change by fostering collaboration and embracing a relational ontology that recognises the intrinsic value of all living beings.