Las huellas del camino.

The article "The Footprints of the Path" from Rupturas Magazine explores the evolution of education and literary theory, highlighting the importance of integrating art into human cognition. It analyzes the development of cognitive sciences and evolutionary psychology, questioning the supposed exclusive characteristics of humanity. It proposes the need to understand the social and cultural interactions that have shaped human capabilities, challenging the idea of human superiority. The text addresses the representational capacity of human beings, called "hypersymbolism", which developed to manage interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes the importance of symbols in creating meaning, as well as cooperation and collaboration as distinctive characteristics of the human species. It proposes the need to integrate individuality and collectivity to address current challenges, such as the ecological crisis. It reflects on the role of technology and the need for a profound transformation to ensure the survival of the species and the planet. [Extracted from the article]