Towards a Multi- to Inter- to Transdisciplinary Theory of the Anthropocene - Review of overarching disciplines and research on overstepped planetary boundaries and social and humanitarian crises

This is a review paper discerning: 1. Three broad and deep transitions (the energy transition, current use of space, and the total greenhouse emissions of the food system), and 2. A call for transformation that is supported by a multi- to inter- to transdisciplinary theory of the Anthropocene. Is the theoretical transformation (2) needed to support the practical transformations (1)? How can disciplines become overarching, supporting to each other and contribute to potential solutions? Anthropocene examples and discussions from social science, humanities and science domains are presented: Is the Anthropocene driven by force majeure? Can humans develop from weak and strong forces towards an emphatic society? The composite model of the Anthropocene is presented with the anthromes/Nature Relationship Index [1), the commons transition [2] and the convivial society [3] as an integrated concept/theory. Through self-domestication and non-violent cooperation the paper stimulates a thoughtful call on theoretical and practical transformations to local to global communities.

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