Jeremy Lent
The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning
The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning
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The author of this book uses cognitive science and systems theory to explore the root metaphors that cultures have used to construct meaning in their world, offering a fresh perspective on historical questions. He shows how medieval Christian rationalism acted as an incubator for scientific thought and how our current crisis of unsustainability is culturally driven. The book foresees a coming struggle between two contrasting views of humanity, one driving to a technological endgame and the other enabling a sustainable future.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Silver Award! This captivating exploration delves into the profound metaphors that cultures have employed to shape their worldviews. It offers a glimpse into the minds of diverse populations, including early hunter-gatherers, ancient Egyptians, traditional Chinese sages, the founders of Christianity, trailblazers of the Scientific Revolution, and the architects of our modern consumer society. Through an archaeological journey of the mind, the author, an entrepreneur and sustainability leader, employs recent findings in cognitive science and systems theory to unveil the hidden layers of values that underpin today's cultural norms. Challenging the stale narratives of the science-religion debate, he demonstrates how medieval Christian rationalism served as a fertile ground for scientific thought, ultimately shaping our modern perspective on the conquest of nature. The author also delves into our current crisis of unsustainability, arguing that it is not an inherent trait of human nature but rather a culturally-driven phenomenon. By shedding light on our potential futures, the book foresees a clash between two contrasting views of humanity: one driven towards a technological endgame of artificially enhanced humans, while the other fosters a sustainable future rooted in our inherent connection with each other and the natural world. This struggle, it concludes, will be played out through the meanings we choose to forge from the lives we lead.
Weight: 748g
Dimension: 221 x 154 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781633887596
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