And in all matters, economic, social, and political, foreknowledge provides us with a cutting edge. For this reason, our society has shown a professional as well as a popular interest in the future, with numerous courses and publications focusing on this subject. And this is crucially important, for our ability to collect and integrate knowledge has increased the rate of change dramatically, and will continue to do so at even faster pace. The Zohar reminds us that this transitional flow must be coupled with a spiritual and an ethical dimension, leading us beyond our preoccupations with our selves and our comforts. Were we to focus solely on the lower wisdom, the progress achieved might enrich our pockets, but not necessarily our lives.
Tools can never be solutions.
An inner wisdom is necessary, knowledge which brings us in touch with our souls. There is also another side to the symbiotic relationship that exists between these two fields of wisdom. Just as our spiritual awareness complements our knowledge of the world around us, so too, scientific knowledge can contribute to our conception of spiritual truth, enabling us to reach a more tangible understanding of these concepts. The conception that all existence is an interrelated flux of energy and matter can give us a more concrete understanding of how G-d's oneness permeates our existence. Similarly, in the realm of biology, contemporary research has given us clearer understanding of the existence of a soul, i.e., a spiritual entity that exists beyond the mere bio-chemistry of our bodies.