Könnte man nicht sogar soweit gehen, dass wenn alle Wissenschaften die Welt so gestalten sollen, dass sie den Menschen zur Weisheit befähigen, der technische Fortschritt nur Trugbild ist. Das die Technik nur Mittel produziert, die versuchen entweder die Arbeit zu optimieren oder Wissen verfügbar zu machen, oder den Alltag zu bespaßen um der profunden Leere des Arbeitens zu entkommen. Das eigentlich nur die Erkenntnisse der Soziologie und der Philosophie wirklich dazu beitragen können, Wohlstand so zu verteilen und Menschen so in ihrer Vielfältigkeit zu verstehen, die Möglichkeit so befreit von Angst und Hunger zu sein, dass innere Einkehr zu Frieden und dann zurück zur Kunst möglich wird?

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Could one not go so far as to say that if all sciences are to shape the world in such a way as to enable humans to attain wisdom, then technological progress is nothing but an illusion? That technology only produces means that either seek to optimize work, make knowledge accessible, or entertain in order to escape the profound emptiness of labor. That truly, it is only the insights of sociology and philosophy that can truly contribute to distributing prosperity and understanding people in all their diversity, freeing them from fear and hunger, so that inner reflection can lead to peace and, ultimately, back to art. In a world where technology reigns supreme, it is crucial to remember that true wisdom and fulfillment come not from the mere accumulation of gadgets and tools, but from a deep understanding of the human condition and the interconnectedness of all things. It is in nurturing our souls and seeking meaning beyond the material realm that we can truly find the peace and harmony that have eluded us in our technological age. Only through the pursuit of knowledge and truth in all its forms can we hope to transcend the superficialities of modern life and truly embrace our humanity in all its complexity and beauty. Let us not be blinded by the allure of shiny new inventions, but instead strive to cultivate our minds and spirits in order to truly live a life of purpose and fulfillment."