Smart Farming gGmbH

The non-profit organization

Philosophy and guiding principles

Basic insight of Smart Farming gGmbH
Everything is connected. Humans, nature, and technology are inseparably connected – together, they form a living, dynamic whole. Our goal is to translate this insight into concrete actions and to promote sustainable, conscious and respectful agriculture.

Unity instead of separation: A holistic worldview
We believe that the world does not know a strict separation between subject and object, people and nature or spirit and matter. Rather, everything is an expression of a universal, living energy.
Just as a drop of water does not exist separately from the ocean, but is part of the whole, we are not detached from our environment. The earth, the plants, the animals and ourselves are different manifestations of the same reality. This insight leads to a deep appreciation for all life and a responsibility to act consciously and sustainably.
Mindfulness as the basis for progress
Instead of losing ourselves in blind actionism, we rely on a conscious pause to understand what is really needed. Our technological development is not an end in itself, but a tool to support the natural balance, not to disturb it.
Modern agriculture can be made more intelligent through the careful use of sensors, data analysis and artificial intelligence - not to control nature, but to work in harmony with it. Through precise, resource-saving management, we protect the soil, water and the environment.
Responsibility and participation
In the game of life, we are always observers and co-creators at the same time. What we do has an impact - not just on us, but on everything that exists. Therefore, we have a responsibility to act wisely.

For us, smart farming means:

Agriculture based on scientific knowledge and respect for nature.
Technology that does not exploit, but supports.
Communities that cooperate instead of just competing.

Our research, our technology development and our agroecological projects are based on this philosophy. We see agriculture as a co-creation between people and nature, in which we learn, listen and develop sustainable solutions.

Conclusion: A conscious approach to our world
We are at a turning point: the way we treat nature will determine the future of our planet. Smart Farming gGmbH is committed to a new approach to resources, the environment and technology - supported by a deep understanding that we are part of a large, living network.

Our vision is an agriculture that is not only efficient, but also careful, respectful and sustainable. An agriculture that recognizes:
We are not separate from nature - we are nature.

The philosophy and guiding principles described above
are based on scientific insights from new physics
regarding the nature of matter and consciousness.

Does matter exist?

Have you ever wondered what happens physically when you make a phone call with your smartphone?

Your smartphone sends and receives electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are, for example, radio waves, microwaves or infrared radiation. Electromagnetic waves are not matter, but a form of energy. If electromagnetic waves are not matter, but still exist in reality and interact with matter - what does that mean for our understanding of our world, which is made of matter. Or maybe not?

In our classical worldview, we say: matter is that which has mass and takes up space. But modern physics (quantum physics) shows that matter is only a special form of energy. According to Einstein, the famous formula is:
E = m · c²
This shows that energy and mass (matter) are equivalent. Matter is ultimately a "condensed" or bound form of energy. In quantum field theory, there are only fields and interactions. What we perceive as "matter" is created by interactions of quantum fields. For example, the feeling of solidity is not caused by a “solid substance” but by the electromagnetic repulsion of electrons.

An extreme example:
If you push against a wall, it feels “solid” – but in reality it is over 99.9999% empty space (between the atomic nuclei and electrons). The “solidity” is a result of the electromagnetic interactions between the electrons in your hand and those in the wall.

So what is matter really?

Matter is a bound form of energy.
The concept of “solid matter” is more of an illusion, since at the fundamental level everything is made of quantum fields.
Light (electromagnetic waves) has no mass, but it exists and affects matter – just as matter itself is made of energy.

Ultimately, everything is energy – in various forms. There is no matter as we previously assumed it to be.

What is Consciousness?

How does "consciousness" or "mind" fit into our material world? Is consciousness a property of matter or is it something independent?

Neuroscience has shown that consciousness is closely linked to the brain. The neurons of the brain communicate with each other and transmit electrical signals. These electrical signals are ultimately electromagnetic interactions, i.e. a form of energy.

But:
If we say that consciousness is just an activity of neurons, then these would be purely physical processes in the brain.

But consciousness has a subjective quality that does not seem to be directly derivable from physical processes. The fact that we "experience" is something that cannot be explained solely by neuronal impulses.

Why is there subjective experience at all if the brain is just matter (or energy)?

A computer also processes information, but does it have consciousness? If not - why do we have one?

Physicist Roger Penrose and anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff suggest that consciousness could arise with quantum entanglement and quantum coherence in the microtubules (small tubes in neurons). This would mean that consciousness is not a classical product of the brain, but is connected to the quantum world.

Matter is energy. But energy alone does not explain why we experience something. Consciousness is not just matter. It could arise from matter, but it could also be a fundamental property of the universe. Quantum mechanics could play a role. But we don't yet understand exactly how.

What is consciousness? We don't know.

But our intuition tells us that consciousness is something big, something enormous - something that may even define us. And precisely because we can't really explain it, because we don't know where it comes from, why it exists, or how it works, we should be humble about it.

A new way of looking at the world

From this position of humility we can:

No longer just see nature as a “thing”, but as part of a living whole.
No longer see other people as "objects", but as conscious beings with an inner depth.
Not abuse technology as an instrument of power, but as a tool to make the world more conscious and harmonious.

This does not mean that we stop researching or asking questions - on the contrary! But it does mean that we approach the limits of our knowledge with respect and amazement, instead of with arrogance or blind actionism.

Conclusion: A quiet change
Perhaps this is precisely the key to dealing with the world better:
Not coercion, not control, not dogmas - but simply pausing and recognizing that we are facing something great.

This humility is not a weakness - it is a deep form of wisdom.
And from it a new, more conscious way of living emerges all by itself.

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that feeds the world and preserves
our habitat, with your donation.

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