Group 1 - The 11th Nishan World Civilization Forum will be held in Qufu, Shandong from July 9 to 10, 2025, focusing on the theme "Beauty in Diversity: Civilizational Relations and Global Modernization" [1][2] - The forum aims to address pressing global issues such as political conflicts, economic barriers, and the need for dialogue among different civilizations [2] - Various subtopics will be discussed, including the origins and future development of civilizations, the significance of Confucian culture, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human civilization [2][3] Group 2 - Professor Guo Yi from Seoul National University emphasizes that Chinese philosophy fundamentally revolves around value philosophy, with a focus on the moral origins of values [4] - Guo Yi critiques traditional philosophical approaches to finding the origins of value, suggesting that they have historically missed the mark due to limitations of their times [5] - He introduces a new philosophical framework that distinguishes between the material world and a "hidden" world where true values originate, proposing a triadic structure of "Easy," "Hidden," and "Spiritual" realms [6][8] Group 3 - The discussion on artificial intelligence highlights concerns about its potential to undermine human agency, echoing ancient philosophical warnings about knowledge eroding human subjectivity [9][10] - Guo Yi argues that artificial intelligence lacks a soul, which fundamentally differentiates it from humans, limiting its role to the material world and preventing it from achieving true meaning or purpose [9][10] - The ecological crisis is attributed to a flawed worldview and development model, with Guo Yi advocating for a shift towards a life-centered worldview that recognizes the interconnectedness of all life forms [10][11] Group 4 - Guo Yi's research suggests that the Axial Age of Chinese civilization should be traced back to the Shang-Zhou transition, predating the commonly accepted timeline by approximately 300 years [12][14] - He argues that the core of this transition was the establishment of a moral framework that integrated various societal roles into a cohesive ethical community [12][14] - The concept of "De" (virtue) in the Western Zhou period is explored as a foundational element of Chinese civilization, linking moral responsibility to divine mandate [13][14]