Paradigm of Understanding: The Foundation of Communication Ethics
In an era of information overload, the traditional social order is giving way to a paradigm of practice oriented toward mutual understanding. This is a model where the principles for recognizing truth and validity emerge from critically verifiable speech procedures rather than technical efficiency. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for distinguishing actions that build common ground from contemporary "battles for the soul," which exploit substances, media, and global crises to reshape our background of meaning.
Fentanyl, the Pandemic, and the Aporia of Scientific Discourse
Modern destabilization strategies employ the mechanism of "murder with a borrowed knife." In the context of fentanyl, this means destroying an opponent's social fabric through semi-legal logistics and cartels, allowing the aggressor to remain invisible. This "smokeless battle" degrades the biological potential of societies, turning self-care into obedience to stimuli of pain and pleasure.
A similar logic of "looting a burning house" was observed during the pandemic, which became an opportunity to normalize hard surveillance and strategic resource control. The situation was exacerbated by the aporia of scientific discourse: institutions, prioritizing image over truth, silenced hypotheses regarding the pathogen's origins. This "omniscient ego" stance destroyed social trust, preventing widespread critique and rational coordination during the crisis.