Deconstructing Homo sapiens: Redefining Our Existence Beyond Anthropocentrism

This essay challenges the traditional anthropocentric perspective, highlighting how the emergence of the proprietary "self" profoundly alters our understanding of collective security and survival. We argue that human existence is intrinsically linked to Autonomous Information Processing Systems (IPSs), which regulate not only cellular functions but also our collective interaction. These systems, fundamental to the replication and survival of the species, become distorted with the emergence of an individual identity based on ownership. The paper examines how this transformation impacts collective security, as IPSs are diverted from their original purpose of species preservation to the maintenance of individual interests. Discussing the cultural ramifications post-Agricultural Revolution and biological interdependence, we propose a new perspective that recognizes the interconnection between natural processes and human existence, challenging the notion that we are isolated entities at the apex of evolution. This eSsay prompts reflection on the need to reassess the social and cultural structures that define individuality and collectivity in light of IPSs and ecological interdependence.