Quantum Field Evolution Perspective on Technological and Humanistic Development: Humanistic Evolution in the AI Era
Abstract This paper applies the Heisenberg Picture from Quantum Field Theory (QFT) as an analytical framework for civilizational evolution. In the Heisenberg Picture, the state of the system remains invariant, while operators representing observables evolve over time. Within this framework, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is positioned not as a mere external tool, but as a strong interaction term ( H int, The 'int' subscript refers to interaction; it's the interaction component of the total energy H. ) between the technological field and the humanistic field. Examining the three elements of evolution—variation, selection, and retention—this study integrates Western academic perspectives with Japanese cultural traditions to elucidate the co-evolutionary process of technology and humanism in the AI era. The analysis reveals that the spontaneous symmetry breaking induced by AI serves as both a source of disturbance and a catalyst for civilizational leaps. Through appropriate cou...