ANewIntellectualClimatefortheInterstellarEra.pdf

Abstract

A New Intellectual Climate for the Interstellar Era" proposes a pioneering "genuine interstellar philosophy" that resolves three core contradictions humanity faces in transitioning from a planetary to an interstellar civilization: the ultimate paradox between survival and freedom, the redefinition of human coordinates in the universe, and the deconstruction of power legitimacy to achieve civilizational immortality—an achievement beyond the reach of mainstream Earth ideologies. The work critiques the flaws of contemporary human society: the Earth being manipulated as a tool by a small elite, the alienation of individuals under capitalism and communism (reduced to commodities or collective sacrifices), the rigidity of the academic system that prioritizes ritual and impact factors over practical truth, and the distraction of scientific research from existential crises (e.g., nuclear pollution, extreme climate) toward trivial refinements. It advocates for a radical shift: establishing a unified global government to resolve internal conflicts, followed by its dissolution to avoid power monopolies; implementing fair and just AI governance to eliminate human manipulation; and reshaping academic and disciplinary goals to prioritize human survival and well-being over self-interest. Drawing on Eastern and Western philosophy (e.g., Huineng’s Buddhism, Zhuangzi’s views on life and death, Newton’s and Einstein’s scientific spirits), the work emphasizes rejecting anthropocentrism, embracing curiosity as the origin of science, and achieving a balance between individual subjectivity and collective objectivity. It calls on all disciplines—politics, social sciences, philosophy, and natural sciences—to abandon outdated frameworks, address real human suffering, and collectively forge a path for humanity to escape planetary constraints. This new intellectual climate is not merely a philosophical theory but a practical guide for civilizational evolution, aiming to liberate humanity from alienation, tools, and oppression, and guide human civilization from "planetary infancy" to "cosmic adulthood," ultimately realizing the true essence of being human and the immortality of civilization.