Let the Transformative Anthropocene Be Positive!

Species influenced by humankind will be critical in the evolution of life. This influence will happen through various processes and mechanisms that can shift evolutionary paths for all living and non-living beings by creating new interactions. Human dominance and the transformation of the Biosphere are major drivers of these enormous changes. These factors are crucial and are linked to the scale and intensity of our actions on the planet, often exceeding what our biomass would naturally allow. In this way, our extraordinary powers of abstraction and creativity can significantly transform the planet, generating new flows of materials and energy. In the Anthropocene, therefore, our actions and imagination will function as powerful forces of nature. The risk of our extinction due to the misuse of this power shows the need for a cultural, ethical and technological revolution that includes new perspectives in the way we live.