Human societies are experiencing a period of change which is unprecedented in its speed. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology and Big Data are just some of the major developments of our time; political and trade disputes, cultural misunderstandings and ecological crises assume ever more complex dimensions. In this context, the question of the very meaning of ‘humanity’ as a collective concept emerges in a new light. The nature of the challenge is such that no single human civilization can hope to address it on its own; each civilization must assume the responsibilities of dialogue and share the best of its cultural resources with ...【MORE】