古代「天人合一」的思想理念是在於與大自然的和諧相處，因為我們必須依靠大自然去存在，所以認為人不能把自己以「個體」去看待，而要把整個大自然和自己當作一個「整體」去看待。「天人合一」在原始道教也可以被認為是一種與當下環境融合的精神境界。
The ancient concept of “unity of humans and nature” emphasizes the idea of living in harmony with nature. Since we rely on nature for our existence, humans should not view themselves as separate individuals but rather as an integral part of the whole natural world. “The unity of humans and nature” can also be seen as a spiritual state in primitive Taoism, achieved by merging with the current environment.
科技本身是一種中性的概念，科技也是被使用者操控和服務使用者的一種工具，提供一種工具價值予使用者，工具所帶來的意義也會因使用者變化而變化。而科技的發展和慾望本質上就是突破大自然的限制，也可以看成是對大自然的對抗。認為人可以透過掌握科技去凌駕大自然最後成為新的造物主。我們不但製造出大量人造物與人造系統與大自然爭奪生存空間，也需要社會上大量的人力物力來維護這些人造物與人造系統去防止大自然的反撲。另外，我們不斷提取大自然的資源來與科技結合去製造各種產品去滿足自己的慾望，最後很多物種因為人類的慾望需求逐漸澎脹擴大而滅絕。科技與資本主義最後取代了「上帝」而成為現代社會人類新的信仰，成為新的「神」。而我們和大自然的關係逐漸由「天人合一」變成敵我矛盾。
Technology itself is a neutral concept, and it serves as a tool that is controlled and utilized by its users. The meaning and value of technology are subject to change depending on the user. The development of technology and the human desire to overcome the limitations of nature can be seen as a form of resistance against nature. Some believe that humans can surpass nature by mastering technology and becoming the new creator. However, this approach has led to the creation of many artificial systems that compete with nature for living space and requires significant resources to maintain and defend against nature’s backlash. Additionally, the constant extraction of natural resources to satisfy human desires has caused many species to become extinct. As a result, technology and capitalism have replaced “God” and become the new faith of modern society, making humans and nature’s relationship gradually shift from “unity of humans and nature” to one of conflict.
最後你認為人最終能定勝天？ 還是天意難違？
In the end, it is difficult to say whether humans can ultimately overcome nature or if nature’s will is inevitable.
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