Taking care of the symbolic order. How converging technologies challenge our concepts

摘要: In this article we briefly summarize how converging technologies challenge elements of the existing symbolic order, as shown in contributions to special issue. We then identify vision ‘life a do it yourself kit’ common denominator various forms convergence and proceed show provokes unrest debate about moral frameworks taboos. conclude that, just problems industrial revolution sparked off now broadly established ideal sustainability should be governed by ‘human sustainability’. The essence is formed ongoing discussion extent which may, or want to, ‘make’ our environment ourselves, when better simply accept what given happens us.