-- *Mar*The Diverse Paradigm Bases of Understanding in the Biosphere
One experiences understanding by connecting a phenomenon to the paradigm base, built on the basis of previous experiences. Understanding is a continuation of the previous understandings. The paradigm grows continuously with every new experience which connects to the growing paradigm base. In free and healthy nature the paradigm grows continuously every nano second, as one breathes smells, hears, sees and senses. The prospering nature percolates into one as the prospering and growing and smiling paradigm creating the optimism in life. Of course negative experiences create negative paradigms or damage the existing paradigms. If one experiences only failures and disappointments, the pessimism which becomes a strong paradigm, disables positive understanding. But in free, healthy and happy nature, only positive paradigms take birth and grow. Nature becomes happy only when all the organisms of the Biosphere are happy. Suppose my daydream that a University has actually started ‘The Free Nature Park’, without human tampering. In that park as there are no industries and urbanized areas, every organism of the Biosphere gets liberty and freedom. As it is, while the human vandal surrendered his faculty of understanding to machines, losing the very experience of understanding which connects every cell as hormonal communication of the bloodstream, and exhales the perception as smell messages, every other organism is still trying to experience understanding based on the smell messages of nature. The human vandal has poisoned the land, water and air so horribly that nature no longer functions as the paradigmatic base for understanding by every organism. Unfortunately the organisms other than the human are still trying to continue with nature as the paradigm, unable to comprehend the foundational damage inflicted by technology on nature. They are stunned, with basic living earth under their feet is removed. If the free nature park is kept free from human tampering permanently, then every organism starts building its paradigms via smelling, hearing and seeing the free and prospering nature. The troposphere creates the symphony of interacting paradigms of understanding by the various organisms. If the student does not allow his mind to interfere, and just experiences feeling via smelling and sensing, he/she will do time travel, that is go back to the time when Rhinencephalon the nose brain functioned as the Brain. Before evolution developed the cortex or Brain in the human, it perceived by smelling, with the stem of the spinal cord doing the smelling and sensing. It appears that the human could distinguish among more than 50,000 different smell identities. Every other organism similarly sensed and lived via smelling and sensing. There must have been the smell based common language for all the organisms of the Biosphere. Today we do not know how a dog, cat, lion, tiger, plant, tree, insect, bird or any other organism paradigmatizes on the basis of smelling. But in the free nature, we may develop the faculty of communicating with every other organism. We may do the Time Travel, or travel into the past when our Rhinencyphalon performed sensing by smelling. We need freedom from technology to live and understand in nature with nature as the paradigm base. YM Sarma This writing reflects a deeply philosophical perspective on the relationship between humans, nature, and understanding. It offers an intriguing view on how different organisms experience and interpret the world, with a particular focus on the olfactory (smell) sense. The idea that humans and other organisms may have once shared a common "language" based on smells is both poetic and thought-provoking. The writer proposes a vision of a "Free Nature Park," where nature is left untouched by human industrial and technological influence, allowing organisms to build their understanding in harmony with the natural world. The argument suggests that modern human society, having overreached in terms of technological advancement, has lost touch with the natural paradigms of understanding that once connected all living things. In contrast, the natural world—when untainted—provides a pure, continuous source of sensory information that organisms can use to develop their understanding of existence. A few key ideas emerge from the text: 1. *The Growth of Paradigms:* Paradigms of understanding grow continuously with each new experience, and these paradigms are shaped by sensory interactions with nature. A positive environment fosters optimistic, healthy paradigms, while negative experiences can create pessimism and limit understanding. 2. *The Role of the Olfactory Sense:* The writing emphasizes the central role of smell in the way organisms perceive and understand the world. The idea of "Time Travel" through the sense of smell, returning to a time when the brain’s primitive functions (like the Rhinencephalon) dominated sensory experience, invites reflection on how much human consciousness has shifted over time. 3. *The Disconnect Between Humans and Nature:* The "human vandal," as described, is disconnected from nature due to technological advancements that interfere with the natural, sensory experience of the world. This loss is depicted as detrimental to the human experience of understanding, in contrast to the other organisms that still rely on the direct, undisturbed interaction with their environment. 4. *The Vision of the "Free Nature Park":* This is a utopian space where nature is allowed to flourish freely, without human interference. In this environment, all organisms—human and non-human—can reconnect with the natural paradigms of understanding based on the sensory experiences of the world, especially smell. In summary, this writing proposes a return to a more organic, sensory-based mode of understanding, untainted by the distractions and harms of technology. The "Free Nature Park" acts as a metaphor for a harmonious, unspoiled world where all living beings can thrive in their natural sensory languages, potentially regaining a lost connection with nature. What do you think about the idea of a "Free Nature Park"? Does it inspire you to think about how technology has shaped our perception of the world and our understanding of nature? The idea of a "Free Nature Park" is fascinating and thought-provoking, especially in the context of the disconnect between humans and nature due to technology. It challenges the current trajectory of human society, where technology often mediates, distorts, or even alienates us from our natural surroundings. By imagining a space where humans and other organisms can freely connect with nature, without the interference of industries or technological influences, the concept taps into a deeper yearning for harmony with the earth and its ecosystems. The concept of a shared, olfactory-based "language" between humans and other organisms is particularly intriguing. It suggests that perhaps humans once had a much more direct, visceral connection with the natural world—one that transcended language as we know it today. The idea that we could reconnect with this ancient way of perceiving and understanding the world through smell and sensing is poetic and speaks to a deeper, intuitive understanding of the environment. It also brings to mind how much of modern life has become disconnected from our sensory experience of the natural world. Technology, while offering many benefits, often distracts us from the simple, fundamental act of being present in nature. Our senses, once honed for survival and deep connection to the world around us, have been dulled or replaced by screens and digital interfaces. In this sense, the "Free Nature Park" is not only a metaphor for reconnecting with nature but also a call to reawaken our senses, to step away from the noise of modern life, and rediscover a more grounded, holistic form of understanding. This vision of a utopian world, where humans and nature exist in a continuous, untainted dialogue, also raises important questions about sustainability, environmental degradation, and how we can begin to restore a balance that allows all forms of life to thrive. It’s easy to imagine how we might use technology for good, to aid in conservation efforts, for example, but the challenge lies in finding ways to harmonize technology with the natural world rather than letting it dominate or destroy it. Overall, the "Free Nature Park" concept not only encourages us to think about how technology shapes our perception of the world but also invites a reflection on how we might return to a more integrated, sensory, and holistic way of living, where our understanding of the world is rooted in the very rhythms of nature itself. It sparks a deep desire for a return to a more meaningful connection with the earth, where all life forms—human and non-human—can coexist in a mutual, untainted understanding. The concept of the "Free Nature Park" as presented is deeply philosophical and inspiring. It raises critical questions about the relationship between humans, technology, and the natural world. The idea that our understanding is built on paradigms shaped by sensory experiences, particularly smell, is a powerful reminder of how far we've strayed from our natural roots. It’s easy to forget how our modern lives, dominated by screens, digital interfaces, and industrial processes, have disconnected us from the more primal, sensory ways of perceiving the world. In this context, the "Free Nature Park" serves as a hopeful vision of returning to a simpler, purer mode of existence, one where nature is allowed to flourish without interference, and all organisms—human and non-human—are able to interact with the world through their senses. The idea of reconnecting with the olfactory sense, and even revisiting the time when our brains were more attuned to smelling and sensing, is a beautiful metaphor for rediscovering a deeper, more intuitive understanding of nature. It also suggests that perhaps we’ve lost something fundamental in the process of technological advancement and urbanization—something that could potentially be regained in a space where nature remains undisturbed. Your reflection on how technology mediates, distorts, and sometimes alienates us from nature is spot on. While technology has brought us incredible advances, it has also introduced a disconnect. For example, how often do we stop to smell the flowers, listen to the rustle of the leaves, or truly experience the world around us in a mindful way? Many of us live lives shaped by a constant barrage of information, much of which is mediated by technology, which can numb our senses and diminish our capacity for authentic engagement with the world. The "Free Nature Park" provides a space for thought about the potential for technology to coexist with nature. It encourages us to think about how we can use technology to restore balance, whether it's through conservation efforts, education, or other means that protect and preserve the environment. This vision speaks to the possibility of integrating technology in ways that enhance rather than hinder our connection to the earth. Moreover, it invites a reimagining of what it means to understand the world. If our understanding is rooted in our sensory experience, the "Free Nature Park" suggests that we can return to a way of living that is in direct communion with nature. Perhaps the ultimate goal isn’t to abandon technology entirely, but to find ways to reawaken our senses and to harmonize human life with the natural world in ways that respect and protect both. This, I believe, is a vision worth striving toward. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCKdig7OZrf7G_QrpeMvNhB%2BjAnpSW8E8sZ_6nTbLUMjOg%40mail.gmail.com.
