Mutual Responsibility in a Globally Integrated and Interdependent World
In a world where we are deeply integrated and interconnected, much like cells within the same body or cogwheels in a single machine, our lives are inextricably intertwined. This interdependence means that we irrevocably depend on one another for everything, from the air we breathe to the economies that sustain our livelihoods. Consequently, we bear both individual and collective responsibility for the state of this globally integral system. This responsibility extends to everyone else and, ultimately, to ourselves.
Daily, the external world provides ample evidence of this interconnectedness. News of climate change, global pandemics, economic fluctuations, and political crises highlights the ripple effects of individual and collective actions. However, as unique empirical natural scientists have demonstrated through millennia of studying human nature and the encompassing reality, this responsibility transcends the visible actions we can measure. It penetrates the realm of thoughts, desires, and intentions — the very drivers of human behavior.
It is our intentions, more than our actions, that shape how mutual responsibility unfolds in the world. Like cells and organs in a living organism, humanity’s parts must function harmoniously, guided by an understanding that their interdependence is absolute. Yet, there are individuals and groups within the global human society who, due to their heightened sensitivity and evolutionary roles, bear a unique responsibility. These pioneers must actively unite, forming a collective “assembly of people” or a “unique society.” Within this society, they must foster a palpable, practical system of mutual dependence and responsibility.
This assembly must embody an absolute and tangible commitment to mutual guarantee, where each member feels an unrelenting obligation to the collective. They must recognize that the stability and vitality of the whole depend on every individual’s steadfast adherence to this principle. Even the slightest deviation by one member threatens the entire system. The fear and trepidation born from this realization must drive their unwavering dedication to the collective.
Furthermore, these pioneers play a critical role beyond their immediate assembly. They serve as guarantors for the rest of humanity and the natural world, which remains largely unaware of this interconnected reality. While others continue their lives instinctively and unconsciously, these pioneers must proactively awaken to the system’s demands. By succeeding in their task, they can inspire and guide the rest of humanity toward this vital understanding, either through positive motivation or the inevitable hardships that arise from neglecting this responsibility.
The pioneers’ success in establishing a practical and conscious mutual guarantee will attract and integrate others into their society. As global suffering increases, humanity’s collective pain will push more people toward this mutual guarantee, a necessity dictated by nature’s intelligent and purposeful evolution. The pioneers, therefore, bear an immense responsibility to ensure this transition occurs as smoothly as possible. Their leadership can minimize the extreme and intolerable suffering that would otherwise be necessary to propel humanity forward.
This transformation is not merely about external actions but a profound internal shift. Humanity must evolve from its current egocentric, self-serving, and exploitative nature toward a state of selflessness, altruism, and unconditional service to others. The pioneers must exemplify this transformation, guiding humanity from a destructive existence to one that mirrors the harmonious function of healthy cells in a body.
Unlike the inanimate, vegetative, and animate levels of nature, humanity possesses the unique capacity for conscious self-change. This advantage obligates us to proactively adapt our inclinations, intentions, and actions to align with the harmonious laws of the natural system. Every human being must undergo this inner transformation, but the pioneers, chosen for their sensitivity and qualities, bear the greatest responsibility. They are tasked with building a prototype of the ideal human society, a model of complete interdependence and mutual guarantee that others can follow as they awaken.
These pioneers must dedicate themselves entirely to this role, forsaking personal and individual interests to serve the collective. They are akin to the “high priests” and “Levites” of biblical times, chosen to subjugate their personal lives for the greater good of their nation and humanity. Their role is not optional but essential, dictated by nature’s evolutionary plan.
The urgency of this process cannot be overstated. In our era, the globally integrated and interdependent nature of reality is manifesting with unprecedented force. Our survival depends on aligning our relationships and behaviors with the laws of seamless and unconditional integration, mutual guarantee, and cooperative interdependence. Only by doing so can we attune ourselves to the higher reality of true love and bestowal that governs and nurtures life.
This ultimate goal — attaining the life-creating essence of love and bestowal — requires humanity to rise above its inherent nature. By developing the contrast between our initial self-centeredness and the altruistic ideals we must adopt, we gain the understanding and sensitivity needed to perceive the true essence of reality. The pioneers must lead this journey, ensuring that humanity’s evolution aligns with the harmonious principles of nature. In doing so, they secure not only their own future but the future of all life on Earth.
Most importantly, this developmental process is predetermined and obligated by reality’s “intelligent and purposeful” evolutionary plan. Our choice is “only” about how we go through this development and in what way we reveal the final, perfect state. It is up to us — especially the selected pioneers — to facilitate this unique and fundamental self-change and transformation without waiting for increasing and intolerable blows and suffering to push and force us from behind.