The column deals with one central idea: how the State of Israel and human society can ensure their existence, security, and prosperity in a changing world full of threats.
Introduction: The main idea
To ensure our existence (both nationally in Israel and globally), it is no longer enough to rely solely on past achievements, existing science and technology, or resource exploitation. We must move from a "destructive era" of pollution, wars, and the ever-increasing use of natural resources, to a mindset of renewal, world repair, and building strong human capital.
The main points:
1. Change of perception – from exploitation to renewal:
The problem: Humanity is harming the environment and essential resources (water, energy, food, and sustainability) while producing waste and global warming:
- Air pollution – Burning fuels, industry, and transportation emit greenhouse gases and polluting particles.
- global warming – Carbon dioxide and methane emissions increase the greenhouse effect and change the climate.
- Water waste and pollution – Overuse of water, pollution of streams, groundwater and seas, and damage to freshwater sources.
- Damage to food and soil – Intensive agriculture, pesticide use, soil erosion, and food waste harm food security.
- High energy consumption – Dependence on fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas increases greenhouse gas emissions.
- Waste production – Large amounts of plastic, electronic waste, and industrial waste accumulate and pollute the environment.
- Deforestation and habitat destruction – Construction, agriculture, and logging reduce natural areas and harm biodiversity.
- Overconsumption – Rapid exploitation of natural resources, such as metals, timber, water and fuels, makes it difficult for future generations to use them.
in one sentence:
The problem is that humanity is consuming natural resources at a faster rate than nature can regenerate, while at the same time producing pollution and waste that exacerbates climate change and harms ecosystems.
The solution: Instead of a "damage and destruction" approach, we must move to advanced recycling and the development of "recreation" technologies (restoration of living systems, the environment, energy, and water sources).
2. Building human capital and professional training:
The most important key to prosperity and security is the person.
There is a need for practical and technological training from a young age (in schools, the military, academia, and industry) in fields such as science, medicine, engineering, ecology, and advanced technologies.
3. Combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology:
The use of technology, especially artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, must be based on reliability, safety, and responsibility.
Technology should serve people and not replace critical thinking or harm the environment.
4. National and strategic resilience:
The State of Israel needs to know how to function and protect its citizens, its infrastructure (water, energy, transportation, food), and the economy both in routine and in times of emergency and disaster.
In conclusion, the text calls for conceptual and educational reform: a connection between advanced technology (such as AI), preserving ecology and environmental quality, and comprehensive investment in people, to ensure a safe, stable, and high-quality future.