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In light of the “global society of extinction”—a term that reflects the dire trajectory of humanity’s ecological footprint and its profound implications for our present—there is an urgent need to reevaluate our relationships with other living entities. This book proposes a new ontological paradigm of coexistence, termed “becoming-into-others” (BIO), which delves into themes of life transformation, extinction, symbiosis, and becoming-with. It aims to explore, analyze, and bolster arguments in favor of innovative cohabitation methods with the diverse inhabitants of Earth. As the world faces escalating species extinction, increasing urbanization, reduction of habitats, and widespread pollution, engaging in continuous thought and action toward planetary regeneration becomes imperative. This requires rethinking potential connections and fostering interconnections to enhance coexistence among all life forms. Thus, the ontological framework of BIO must evolve to embrace a more inclusive concept: the emergence of “others coming into being.”
"Becoming-Into-Others: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Problems Concerning Life is an accessible and imaginative book that does not abandon hope for a better planet but still reflects on the ongoing ecological and biopolitical problems we suffer in the Anthropocene. At times didactic and at times personal, I am sure anyone can enjoy the volume that poses human responsibility at its core, and connects science fiction with species adaptation, survival, and conservation." – Dr Rosa Maria Moreno-Redondo graduated in English Philology from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
Ana Laura Arellano-Zamudio is an Independent Researcher in Animals and Gender Studies and holds a PhD in Critical Gender Studies.
Jorge Vélez-Vega is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE) and holds a PhD in Philosophy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
David Arellano-Gault is a Professor at CIDE in Mexico City and holds a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Colorado.
Acknowledgements; Introduction: Becoming-Into-Others (BIO): Between Science Fiction and Biopower; I.Transformation of Life or the Changes in Life’s Design; 1.Transformation of Life: Human–Animal Conundrums of Uplifting Humans, Bodies, Capacities, Power and Otherness; 2.Transformation of Life in the Age of Biopower; II.Extinction of Life or Moving Towards Practices of Care and Biopoetics; 3.Extinction or Twisting Towards Renewal of Life on Earth; 4.Extinction: From Biopower to Biopoetics of Life; III.Symbiosis or the Partaking of Living With/In/Side Others; 5.Symbiosis and the Sym-imaginaries of Becoming-With; 6.Symbiosis: From Biopolitics to Symbiopolitics and Beyond; IV.Becoming-Into-Others or the Attentive Interest in Co-shaping of Kin and World; 7.Becoming-Into-Others, Becoming Earthseed; 8.Becoming-Into-Others: A Symbiopoetic Approach to Reconnection with Nature; V.Organizing-Into-Others; 9.Organizing-Into-Others: BIO, Anarchy and the Ethics of Collective Becoming; Postscript: Disconnection vs. Reconnection; References; Index;