This captivating slide deck, titled "Reverse The Great Disconnect", is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's disconnection from nature and the resulting environmental challenges. It addresses the concept of the 'Great Disconnect' and illustrates how our current culture of 'take, make and waste' has led to overconsumption of natural resources and overstepping planetary boundaries. The presentation makes the case for integrating indigenous knowledge with advanced technologies such as AI to promote sustainable solutions. It includes insightful statistics, striking images, and innovative concepts such as TEK principles and AI applications for ecosystem modeling and resource management. Presented by Christoph Tänzer and Horizon X, the deck is a call to action for collaborative, sustainable development and regenerative solutions to tackle the climate crisis.

1. Reverse
Disconnect
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Strategies for regenerative Innovation
beyond unlimited growth.
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2. “Unlimited growth assumes
unlimited resources, and this
is the genesis of Ecocide.”
Maude Barlow
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3. The modern evolutionary history of humanity is
characterized by a disconnection from nature. This
great disconnection has fostered, a culture of "take,
make, waste" that consumes our planet´s natural
resources and ultimately leads to the transgression
of six out of nine planetary boundaries by 2023.
Based on the interconnectedness of the Earth
system and the actions responsible for the climate
crisis, new ways, approaches, and mindsets must be
introduced to mitigate the effects.
One approach that can lead us to multidimensional
and innovative solutions is the combination of
indigenous knowledge and advanced technologies
such as AI.
Finding the Root cause - A Problem Statement
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4. 1980
0
20
40
60
80
100
1985 1990
BIOMASS
Minerals
Metals
Fossil Fuels
1995 2000 2005
Billion
Tons
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Global Used Extraction Of Resources 1980-2030
(Projections 2010-2030 based on "business as usual" scenario)
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Increasing resource extraction is exacerbating envi-
ronmental damage worldwide, affecting ecosystems,
water levels and landscapes with varying regional
impacts and inadequate remediation efforts.
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5. 75,309,808,989
Tons of resources extracted from Earth
November 7, 2023 6:06 CET
GLOBALLY, THIS YEAR
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6. The millennia-old
ecological Stewardship of
indigenous peoples offers
sustainable solutions.
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7. ReconnectiNG to The origins - Proposed Solution
The Natural Growth Cycles
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8. Interdependence:
Regeneration:
Adaptation:
Limits:
Everything in nature is connected.
There's a symbiotic relationship between all organisms
andtheirenvironment,maintainingadelicatebalance.
Natural systems self-renew.Plants grow
back after they're eaten, animals reproduce, waste
decomposestoprovidenutrientsfornewlife.
Nature is constantly adapting to changes,
with species and ecosystems evolving over time in
responsetoenvironmentalshifts.
Natural systems recognize limits. Population
growth is checked by available resources, ensuring
long-termsustainability.
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ReconnectiNGtoTheorigins-ProposedSolution
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Ecosystem Modelling:
Precision Agriculture:
AI can model complex
ecosystems to understand interdependencies better. By
simulating various scenarios, AI can predict outcomes
of specific actions, helping to plan interventions that
support balance in the ecosystem.
Using AI to analyze soil,
weather, and crop data can optimize resource usage
in agriculture, ensuring that plants and animals thrive
in their environment while minimizing waste.
Designing innovation - UtiliZing TEK With AI
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Resource Management:
Circular Economy:
AI can manage resources
by predicting when and where they are needed most,
ensuring that waste is minimized and materials are
reused, aligning with the principle of regeneration.
AI can facilitate the transition to a
circular economy, where products are designed for
longevity, reuse, and end-of-life recyclability, mimicking the
regenerative aspect of natural systems.
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Regeneration
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Climate Adaptation:
Genetic Algorithms:
AI can help in developing adaptive
responses to climate change by analyzing large datasets
to predict changes and propose solutions for species and
ecosystems to survive and thrive.
These algorithms, inspired by
natural evolution, can optimize solutions for complex
problems, allowing systems to adapt to new
environmental conditions.
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Resource Optimization:
Sustainable Development:
AI can optimize the use of
natural resources in production and consumption, en-
forcing the principle of limits by preventing overuse.
AI can assist in planning
and implementing sustainable development projects
that respect the natural limits of the environment, en-
suring that human activities do not exceed the carry-
ing capacity of local ecosystems.
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Limits
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Utilizing data from indigenous
sources and incorporating their
frameworks into artificial
intelligence offers a transformative
opportunity: positioning indigenous
wisdom at the forefront, guiding our
shared journey towards a new,
regenerative chapter on this planet.
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14. Engineering
Together
A Better
tomorrow
Contact me or connect
with me on LinkedIn.
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"If we follow the horizon into the unknown, we will find
new paths that we have not thought of before."
Given the climate crisis, we must join forces and ideas to
put our world at the forefront of global change. Horizon is
a project by Christoph Tänzer that aims for new blueprints,
ways, and solutions to engineer a better tomorrow.
We bring together indigenous peoples, pioneers, engineers,
entrepreneurs, and innovators to promote regenerative
solutions and equitable practices. Our goal is to build a
platform as a beacon for sustainable development and
social responsibility that demonstrates the power and
potential of innovation to reconnect us with our planet and a
healthy coexistence.
Join us in shaping an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable
future where progress and planetary well-being go hand in
hand.
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16. Sources & further Reading
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an-open-pit-extractive-industry-aerial-drone-top-view-created-with-generative-
ai/581041013
Rockström, J., Steffen, W., Noone, K., Persson, Å., Chapin, F. S., III, Lambin, E. F.,
... & Nykvist, B. (2009). Planetary Boundaries: Exploring the Safe Operating Space
for Humanity. Ecology and Society, 14(2). Retrieved from https://
pubs.giss.nasa.gov/docs/2009/2009_Rockstrom_ro06010m.pd
Pyle, R. M. (2023). Disconnection from Nature: Expanding Our Understanding of
Human–Nature Relations. People and Nature. Retrieved from https://
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Aachen Foundation Kathy Beys. (2011). Factsheet: Measuring Resource
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Factsheet_Measuring_Resource_Extraction.pd
The World Counts. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://theworldcounts.com
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12. Freepik. (n.d.). Overhead aerial shot of a thick forest with beautiful trees and
greenery [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/overhead-
aerial-shot-thick-forest-with-beautiful-trees-greenery_7848721.htm
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