Humanity’s intrinsic bond with nature and the cosmos; thoughts generated from the film “Baraka”.

 Humanity’s intrinsic bond with nature and the cosmos; thoughts generated from the film “Baraka”. 

 

            Humanity is intrinsically linked to nature and the cosmos. This bond is of immense importance for maintain balance in our planet. It is important to maintain and take the appropriate steps towards the maintenance of this bond and not see it corrupted by human affairs. These two previous statements come together in harmony. The stewardship the humans portray in relation to the earth’s upkeep cannot be ignored, and the corruption of the same can give rise to unimaginable irreversible consequences. Humanity’s bond with nature affects and continues to affect and influence us.

            Humanity is intrinsically linked to nature and the cosmos by possessing very unique congenital abilities to visualize and interpret the reality that surrounds us. Homo sapiens is the only known species that is able to comprehend and explain reality in a complex way. In other words, humanity’s complex congenital capabilities is how the universe explains itself. During the first instances of the film (Baraka), a species very similar to us in the evolutionary spectrum is presented by later images of the cosmos. This could suggest a visual representation of humanity and its bond with nature and the cosmos; and how we are the vessels in which reality explains itself. The film also presents images of coastal and inland arches. These natural formations could have served as an inspiration towards early architectural design, as arches turn out to be one of the more stable ways to maintain an architectural project static. Again, proving how important the human-nature connection has and continues to influence humanity in a positive light. 

The corruption of the intrinsic value of humanity’s relationship with nature and the cosmos, in recent times, seems to be reaching an all-time high. According to the film, and the scenes portraying the manufacturing process of mother boards and semi- conductors, can be interpreted as man creating a simulation of reality. This principle can give rise to an altered view of reality for future generations as man continues to digitalize natural phenomena humans are exposed to. Technology in itself is not the problem, rather the over and misuse of the same can lead to humans  immersing themselves into an artificial world. Additionally, scenes depicting the manufacturing process of cigarettes, portrays the masses living in very crowed environments. This phenomenon is the direct consequence of seeing nature purely as a means of personal monetary gain, which corrupts the human-nature bond and negatively affects the lives of millions of people in the process. 

Humans share an intrinsic bond with nature and the cosmos. The intrinsic bond that humans are capable of formulating with nature due to our own congenital abilities is very important to be taken care of. The corruption of this bond, whether for personal gain or by the over or misuse of technological advancements can lead towards social inequality and a simulation of reality instead of a raw presentation of the same. Representations of both of the previous statements can be found through the movie. The film’s scenes depict the deep connection that exists between humanity and the cosmos. The film also depicts how the corruption of this bond can lead towards social inequality. The inspiration that humans ultimately draw from nature in the architectural space cannot be ignored. 


References: 

Isado.net: “Presentación del Grupo: Baraka”. http://www.isado.net/sesiones-1

Baraka. Directed by Ron Fricke, Magidson Films, 1992.

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