Crazy Symposium: The Birth of the Spider Web Theory

“We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us.” This famous maxim by Marshall McLuhan set the tone for our latest art forum, where we introduced the "Spider Web Theory," a groundbreaking framework redefining the intersection of human ambition, technological progress, and environmental sustainability.

Building on the thought-provoking discussions from our previous forums, "AI, Singularity, and Artistic Reflections" and "The Illusion of Progress and Humanity’s Dark Reflection," this event examined how humanity’s relentless pursuit of progress has spun intricate webs that both support and entrap us. The Spider Web Theory asks a critical question: Are we the masters of our progress, or are we ensnared by it? Like a spider caught in its own web, our anthropocentric focus—placing human interests above all—has fueled innovation and prosperity but has also edged us toward ecological collapse and the brink of technological singularity, where human distinctiveness could be profoundly transformed.

This theory explores the paradox of human progress: our technological advancements, designed to strengthen and sustain society, can also tighten the very net that binds us, leading toward potential self-destruction. The Spider Web Theory suggests a necessary shift from strict human-centric approaches to more balanced, sustainable interactions with the world.