We are builders, dreamers, and pioneers of change. However, in this world that we have brought forth, we find our creativity misunderstood, held captive by the distorting power of wealth, and constrained by the shackles of instrumental rationality. Our pure designs have been endowed with other purposes, and our service-oriented mindset, which should strive for the well-being of humanity, has had to succumb to the interests of a few.
We stand at a turning point in history, facing a future defined by technological innovation and social responsibility. Every decision we make, every invention we create, has the power to change the lives of billions. It is time to reconsider our role, to unite in the name of engineering, for the broader public interest, for true innovation and human-centered design.
We call upon our peers, we call upon society, we call upon every hopeful soul to join this movement. Let us come together, reshape the mission of engineers, protect our creativity from the erosion of short-sighted wealth, and ensure that our work brings well-being to all. Let our wisdom and technology be tools in service of humanity, rather than chains that bind us.
Chapter One: The Legacy and Reality of Engineers
Creation and Distortion: Engineers, with their exceptional intellect and creativity, have shaped the course of history, wealth, and the world. However, these achievements have not been immune to the distortions of the real world, as the immense gravitational pull of wealth has altered their originally pure design intentions.
Chapter Two: The Consciousness of Service and the Challenges of Reality
Crisis of Independence: Despite engineers' commitment to serving humanity, their independence and spirit of innovation are often constrained by reality, and their service-oriented mindset is transformed into serving the accumulation of wealth for a few.
Chapter Three: The Lack of Unity and Action
Establishment of Guilds: Faced with the exploitative pursuit of wealth at the expense of others, we lack unity, the establishment of guilds, collaboration with users, the protection of fair wages and industry standards, and the drive for innovation rather than solely working for wealth.
Chapter Four: Technological Ethics and Social Responsibility
Technology for Good: Enhancing transparency, protecting user privacy, and ensuring that the development of technology is for the greater good. These are the social responsibilities and ethical choices engineers face at pivotal moments in history.
Chapter Five: The Power of Innovation and the Public Interest
Convergence of Interests: Engineers have the ability to change the lives of billions through innovation. Therefore, they must responsibly harness this power, protecting their own interests while also safeguarding the public interest.
Chapter Six: Education and Social Transformation
Driving Social Progress: Engineers are not only innovators in technology but also catalysts for educational and social change. They advocate for transforming the education system and promoting overall societal progress.
Chapter Seven: Pursuit of Peace and Creation
Creation, Not Destruction: Engineers are advocates of peace. Their goal is to solve problems through innovation, promoting peaceful development in society rather than inciting conflict.
Chapter Eight: Decentralized Collaboration and Community Building
Power of Community: Engineers should organize themselves, form communities, develop their own products, directly engage with users, and establish a supportive new model of collaboration between developers and users.
Chapter Nine: The True Value of Creativity
Rewarding Creativity: Engineers believe that creativity is the most valuable resource. They strive to be rewarded through their creativity rather than solely relying on national and territorial resources.
Chapter Ten: Rebuilding Culture and Values
Reshaping Culture: Engineers strive to establish a beneficial and down-to-earth culture that enhances quality of life, encourages diversity and sharing, shorter intellectual property rights, and places honor above profit.
Chapter Eleven: Skill and Self-Improvement
Returning to the Source: Engineers practice their skills, perfect themselves, and strive to return to the moment when humanity became aware of its own existence, using their hands and wisdom to create tools that can change the world.