Responsibility and the Meaning of Design in the Anthropocene
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Anthropocene, social responsibilityAbstract
To inhabit the Anthropocene implies recognizing that every human action leaves a trace on territory, matter, and perception. The anthropic era places us before a paradox: we are agents with the capacity to transform the world, yet we are also responsible for repairing the balance we have altered. In this context, design emerges as a strategic field of sustainability that mediates between technique and ethics, between innovation and conservation, between wellbeing and responsibility.
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