The problem that we face

Here is the problem that we face. Even though the universe operates as a cohesive whole, the process of discovery by which we get to understand the universe - this is what we call science - is inherently fragmentary. Exploration occurs piece by piece, sample by sample. And the more that we learn the greater the need to compartmentalize our body of knowledge. This means that fragmentation, atomization and reductionism are more natural to us than the systemic and cohesive perspective that we need to solve the social challenges that we face. Yet, the social problems that we face can all be attribute to the fragmentation and atomization of our civilization.