The impact of human actions on the environment is reflected in extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, intense storms and sea level rise. “Human influence has put our species and our planet on two equal exponential trajectories, but opposite one of exponential growth in the name of human advancement and another of exponential degradation to the detriment of our planet. None of them can be maintained if we want to thrive, or even survive, in our planetary spaceship”, explains Australian Kathryn Sforcina in the book “Digitalizing sustainability (PCRIP digital transformation forces of Brazil, which comes to the Pontita, from PUCn, to the Catholic publisher.
The work offers a deep analysis of the failure of traditional sustainability models, questioning the systems and processes that have led us to the current scenario. Instead of following conventional approaches, Sforcina argues that the sustainable practices adopted so far have not generated the results necessary to face environmental challenges effectively. The author proposes that the true solution lies in innovation, highlighting the power of technology as a transformative force capable of driving real and lasting change.
Sforcina introduces the concept of “digital sustainability” by exploring the “five forces of digital transformation”. These forces, driven by disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things and blockchain, have the potential to revolutionize the way we face environmental and social challenges.“S digitizing sustainability” goes beyond diagnosing problems; the book also offers a practical guide to action. The author outlines the main directions so that companies, governments and individuals can harness the power of technology to build a more sustainable and resilient future, highlighting the essential priorities for a real and effective transformation.
With accessible and inspiring language, the book is indispensable reading for those who wish to understand the crucial role of technology in building a greener and fairer future.Sforcina offers valuable tools to empower each individual to become an agent of transformation, by uniting ancestral wisdom, scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technologies, all for the creation of a more sustainable, resilient and balanced future.
