Your insightful piece leveraging the eminent work of Chardin and Whitehead elegantly explores disconnectedness in a captivating way. As I read the work of these philosophers and also following the hot debate of consciousness by scientists your story added a unique perspective reinforcing my understanding and encoring readers to contemplate in these complex yet embedded concepts in our lives. Some of of my points reminded me of a recent global debate by neuroscientist Anil Seth and biologist Sheldrake who try to add consciousness to the mainstream. They won Holberg Prize. I plan to write a summary of the debate. It is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSUaZOW9h8&t=16s Thank you for writing this valuable piece covering complex concepts in a simplified way. I believe readers interested in philosophy and theology will adore this inspiring piece.