Sensitive Will in Digital Times: A Call to Art, Consciousness, and Nature.

We live in a society where artificial intelligence has taken on an increasingly significant role, especially in large cities. Its presence is evident in many areas: health applications, education, companion robots, chatbots, restaurant assistants, algorithms in mobile devices, banking apps, among many others. In light of this, we ask ourselves: What can we do?

For over a century, society has prioritized the development of science and technology in the material realm, creating a strong social conditioning. However, this does not mean the path is predetermined. If there is a genuine impulse of will, we can begin by strengthening our own will as adults, becoming examples for our children and students.

We now understand that the formation of the will begins in the early stages of life. Yet, even if we recognize that this area has been neglected, we must not lose hope. On the contrary, it presents an opportunity—a chance to work on its reactivation, especially among the new generation of parents. Many of them have grown up in a digitized world that, rather than strengthening their will and freedom, tends to weaken them.

Observations show that younger parents are increasingly accustomed to the immediacy of digital life, and may struggle to set boundaries in the face of technology’s growing influence. They often accept, without questioning, that their children interact with robotic toys from an early age—before developing a solid bond with the natural world.

Here arises a dilemma: the natural vs. the artificial.

For previous generations like mine, this difference is clear. But in some social sectors, contact with nature has been fading. Simple experiences—like walking through a forest, watching a bird’s nest, or admiring the structure of a beehive—are being replaced by digital interactions focused on consumption.

Each individual develops at their own pace, and this should be respected. However, those who possess knowledge should not keep it to themselves, but rather take responsibility for sharing it. We must plant the seed in places where Steiner’s work and other perspectives that foster a deeper connection to life are still unknown.

Steiner said that sometimes, even Anthroposophy must be sacrificed in order to allow unconscious development in society. Those who work spiritually can support those who have not yet awakened to this dimension—whether because they haven't found the path or are not ready for it.

In light of this, we have two essential responsibilities:

1. Integrate spiritual knowledge into our daily lives, allowing it to transform us first, so we can then radiate it into our surroundings.

2. Create spaces within our communities to welcome those who, even if they cannot yet express it, are seeking a deeper development of the self.

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It’s important to ask the spiritual world to generate meaningful encounters between those souls who, consciously or unconsciously, are seeking greater growth. In doing so, we contribute to nurturing new generations who will care for the Earth in a more spiritual, organic, and loving way.

This change can manifest in many forms: through collaborations, guidance, parent talks, artistic spaces, or any initiative that resonates in our hearts and helps us restore our connection with matter and nature.

We cannot return to times when spirituality was deeply embedded in daily life. However, our task is not to resist change, but to understand how we can integrate it consciously.

Despite the mistakes we may make—individually or collectively—we can always return to the path. The key lies in determining when we will truly be able to use digitalization as a tool that serves our purpose, without letting it dominate us.

The decision is in our hands: it is up to us to rebuild our relationship with our environment—and with technology.