Science, Nature, and the Illusion of Control: From Invention to Interference in the 21st Century

This paper argues that the unconscious use of science, driven by the illusion of control and the desire for immortality, is leading to the destruction of life on Earth rather than its preservation.

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OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/z5bq3
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Environmental, Ecological, and Cultural Studies
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Science, Nature, and the Illusion of Control: From Invention to Interference in the 21st Century

Mayank Singh
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Environmental, Ecological, and Cultural Studies
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Science, Nature, and the Illusion of Control: From Invention to Interference in the 21st Century

Mayank Singh
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This paper argues that the unconscious use of science, driven by the illusion of control and the desire for immortality, is leading to the destruction of life on Earth rather than its preservation.

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