Book of Synergy Part A

THE BIOSPHERE

SUMMARY

In this part we will take a look at connections within the earthly BIOSPHERE. In particular, the water cycle is considered, which, in interaction with the heat cycle, makes life within this BIOSPHERE possible in the first place.

The term Bio Logical Technology is derived from this model consideration. This term implies that a technical system can only be regarded as humane and sustainably efficient if it has been designed and developed according to the principles of nature, i.e. the ‘living environment’. The elements of the system are only within the limits of those limits which are not harmful to living organisms.

Historically, however, the technique that has been used to control fire has been the most successful one in the field of energy. What began with the first fireplace has been stringently continued via the steam engine to nuclear power stations. Parallel to this technology, there have always been approaches to more ‘bio-logical’ implementations, but neither their importance for the energy supply of mankind was recognized, nor were their principles comprehensively realized. Only the conflict situation around nuclear energy and the increasing number of ‘oil wars’ in recent times have provided the basis for the broad acceptance of the ideas of a ‘soft’ technology. This development is being further boosted by the ever-increasing price of fossil fuels.

For this reason, the evolution of man’s energy needs, starting from his food supply to the technical exploitation of fire and its effects, is studied. The worldwide still increasing energy demand requires the development of a comprehensive and ecologically oriented overall energy concept to ensure the continued existence of mankind with its technology.

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