Elias Hakalehto, PhD, Adj. Prof.

Microbiologist,Biotechnologist, Project leader

CEO, CSO and Inventor, Finnoflag Oy, Kuopio, Finland (1993- ).

Founder of the Environmental Section (1983) of the Student Union of Helsinki University

An Alumnus of the University College London, U.K. (Biochemical Engineering)

International Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology, University of Canterbury, U.K. (1985)

Vice President (Europe and Africa), International Society of Environmental Indicators

Lifetime Fellow Member, International Society of Development and Sustainability (Japan)

(Published on the 6th of June, 2023)

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As we have come to the age when all corners of the Earth are shaking, this emergency is dealing with science, too. The principles of higher understanding and reasoning have vacillated as well. It has become evident that the human mind can neither fully comprehend what is happening around us nor cope with emerging situations.

In marketing public projects or political manifestos, there is a tendency to bite off more than can be chewed. Therefore, we need a simultaneous "down-to-earth attitude" and hopes and aspirations to advance our thoughts. And these goals cannot get achieved by AI (Artificial Intelligence) or IT technology, which plays with likelihood. Instead, it is advisable to vehemently get free of misleading illusions, wrong beliefs and cynical manipulation.

We wish to look for wisdom that can reach behind the horizon. In science, it means that the evidence-based approach is inadequate. We must immediately find the so-called natural or pertinent evidence. Therefore, recognizing and distinguishing between truthful knowledge and sharing insights on finding stability in times of crisis. Telling any fake copies should be highly prioritized. Ultimately, the balance is in our conscience. I think the best results warrant genuine cooperation.

It is up to every scientist, researcher, endeavour, or citizen to hold on to the truth in its purest form in this age of revelations. - During an earthquake, there seems to be no solid ground available. And yet, it is possible to get discovered stability and direction,or compassion, to progress. Where then?

It is essential to rule out false spatial data to spot the location first. Pilots must read instrument clusters and display data in the cockpit instead of their subjective senses. Self-criticism is always essential in R&D (Research and Development) work. This, defining the conditions, allocating the resources, and inventing the best possible or optimal steps are paramount. It is noteworthy that although it is necessary to precisely determine the current situation, seeing the future requires intuition in this complex reality. Therefore, reactivity combines factual knowledge and instinctive views of the future world and its developments.

The above description describes microbial communities' mode of action in soil or the individual bacterial cell in the host body system. Naturally, this takes place unconsciously by the microbes. Nevertheless, it is the kind of intelligence of biological systems. Intelligence has penetrated them and made Nature so well organized. This mode of operation we can observe in our industrial bioprocesses, too. See the links below:

https://www.maintworld.com/R-D/Modern-Production-Lines-from-Industrial-Side-Streams

https://www.maintworld.com/R-D/Microbial-energy-biobased-chemicals-and-soil-improvement-are-the-new-resources-for-industrial-food-and-chemical-production

We can distinguish this substantial intelligence in producing anti-ice, artificial rubber or cosmetic carrier substance by2,3-butanediol bacteria. Or in creating mannitol for the future pharmaceutical excipient for the medical industries by mixed microbial communities. Or the dark fermentation of biohydrogen. All these unique and essential industrial steps ahead could be enhanced by our technologies developed by Finnoflag - in cooperation with micro-organisms.

Human societies, industrial ecosystems, or even political dialogues could progress similarly. The corresponding planning principle could become a tool for finding solid ground amongst the litter. For example, we could enhance food production by rejuvenating soil microbiologically.

Amid multitudes of things and seemingly limitless options,it is good to remember that Nature is not in chaos. On the contrary, human culture is in crisis, as well as our societies and, most often, our limited minds. Therefore, we must avoid causing more havoc with our actions or reactions and organize our thinking anew to clear up our intuition.

Since any human systems are temporary, and as individuals,we are responsible for our ideas and acts, and for not acting, more profound compassion is required. Besides being scientific, we have to sense where the wind is blowing at any moment and how it changes. Then it is possible to steer research, companies, a village or a nation without cutting corners. Then it is sailing to haven and avoiding the storms. On the land, this means regaining balance and fruitfulness and getting conditions right between plants and animals and microbes, between humans and our ecosystems. Between individuals and their societies.