Fritjof Capra, a systems theorist, highlights that the various crises humanity faces—social, political, economic, and environmental—are largely consequences of a cultural crisis rooted in outdated beliefs. This situation stems from a reductionist perspective where the natural world is viewed as a mere machine rather than a living organism, leading to a misguided value system that promotes dominance over nature instead of fostering harmony and respect for it.

In the book "Wholeness: On Education, Buckminster Fuller, and Tao," author Alex Gerber Jr. emphasizes how these outdated conceptual frameworks are detrimental. The shift in perception has affected how humans relate to the environment, encouraging a mindset that prioritizes control instead of coexistence, thereby intensifying the challenges faced in today's world.