How Humanity Can Learn to Work in Harmony: A Path Toward Becoming a Multi-Planetary Species
According to unique empirical natural scientists who have studied human nature and humanity’s role within nature’s larger system, the key to humanity’s future lies in the interconnections and cooperation between people. Everything from our social structures and business models to technological innovation and progress depends on how well humans relate to one another and the intentions behind our actions.
This understanding is critical as we explore humanity’s potential to become a multi-planetary species. There are two potential pathways we can take toward this goal, though it is likely that only one has a true chance of success.
Path 1: Continuing with Our Egocentric Nature
The first option is to blindly follow our inherently egocentric, self-serving, and self-justifying human nature, which has driven our development thus far. Fueled by the insatiable desire for personal pleasure and power, the human ego has been the engine behind our remarkable cultural, social, and technological achievements. This same drive is what compels us to seek new frontiers, including the colonization of other planets.
However, the same ego that has fueled our progress has also brought us to the brink of destruction. Our relentless pursuit of personal gain, competition, and exploitation of resources has led to the degradation of our planet, putting us at risk of self-annihilation. This very drive to dominate and consume could similarly lead us to destroy any new planet we might colonize, repeating the same destructive patterns that have ravaged Earth.
Even if we were to achieve the technological capability to colonize other planets, our egoistic nature would likely sabotage our efforts. Ruthless competition for resources and the desire to assert superiority over others would cause conflicts, hindering our ability to sustain life on a new planet before we even fully settle there.
Path 2: Recognizing and Transforming Our Nature
The second option begins with a conscious recognition of our current predicament: while our ego-driven nature has propelled us to the heights of technological advancement, it is simultaneously leading to our downfall. To avoid this fate, we must come to terms with the destructive aspects of our nature and develop a collective will to change.
This change can be initiated if a “critical minority” of people recognizes the urgent need to correct our inherent nature. These individuals, through a unique method proposed by empirical natural scientists, can begin the process of transforming how we relate to each other and the natural system as a whole. This method involves learning how to cooperate and mutually complement one another, much like the healthy cells within a biological organism.
The human ego itself is not inherently evil. It has served as the driving force of our evolution and development. However, we must learn how to harness this powerful energy for collective, mutually beneficial goals rather than for individual, self-destructive purposes. By doing so, we can use the ego to maintain a delicate balance with nature, rather than disrupting it.
The Conscious Evolution Toward Harmony
The true transformation occurs when humanity consciously shifts from its “cancer-like” behavior — where the ego seeks to consume and dominate — to a new, harmonious existence that mirrors the interdependent, balanced systems of nature. This contrast between our original, selfish tendencies and our newly developed, cooperative behaviors will enable us to fully understand nature’s laws and the purpose of evolution.
By following this second path and engaging in a deliberate process of self-development, humanity will be able to spread across the universe as a progressive and benevolent species. This notion of “progressive” refers not to current social constructs but to a species that has evolved to align itself with nature’s laws, becoming an integral and conscious part of the natural system.
As humanity attains this higher level of existence, it will earn the right to exist in other parts of the universe, serving as the collective intellect within an otherwise unconscious natural system. Isaac Asimov, in his “Foundation” series, offered a similar vision of humanity’s future — one that involves conscious integration into the greater order of life. Though this idea has been somewhat distorted in popular media, it aligns with the practical methods proposed by empirical scientists today.
Conclusion: Achieving Harmony and Colonizing Other Planets
Only when humanity corrects and perfects its interconnections with one another and with nature’s all-encompassing system can we truly hope to develop the necessary technologies, social structures, and logistics to colonize other planets. If we continue on our current path, driven by unchecked ego and self-interest, our expansion into the universe may be as destructive as our history on Earth. However, by consciously evolving toward mutual cooperation and harmony, we can fulfill our potential as a truly multi-planetary species, thriving both on Earth and beyond.