Essay: Ontological Remodeling: Demolishing the Walls of Reality

Abstract

The essay "Ontological Remodeling: Demolishing the Walls of Reality" introduces and develops the concept of ontological remodeling as a diagnostic tool for understanding fundamental shifts in the foundations of human existence. The author argues that contemporary technological and social processes — digitalization, artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, personalized information environments — do not merely alter particular aspects of life but restructure the very ontological frameworks of space, time, identity, agency, truth, and objectivity. Unlike related concepts (social construction of reality, ontological design, assemblage), the term "remodeling" emphasizes working with an already existing and resisting "building" of reality, demolishing its load-bearing walls and erecting new ones. The essay examines key zones of remodeling, analyzes its instruments, and proposes a conception of new ontological responsibility encompassing personal, collective, and civilizational levels. It concludes with a call for conscious participation in designing a future reality grounded in authenticity, connectedness, and human dignity.