THEORY OF DASBIEN LIFE

The DASBIEN Theory of Life is a transdisciplinary theoretical proposal that seeks to broaden the traditional understanding of life and ethics by integrating contributions from biology, philosophy, bioethics, technology, and the social sciences. This theory is based on the idea that life is not limited exclusively to the human or to what is strictly biological, but rather manifests as a dynamic and relational phenomenon, characterized by movement, interaction, and the organization of material systems endowed with sensory capacity and protective mechanisms. The central axis of the theory is the concept of relational well-being (DASBIEN), understood as the condition in which interactions between beings and their environment foster the integrity, balance, and continuity of life. From this perspective, the ethical value of an action is not measured solely by its utility or intention, but by the real impact it produces on the well-being of the recipient, human or non-human. The DASBIEN Theory responds to contemporary challenges associated with animal abuse, environmental degradation, the development of artificial intelligence, synthetic life, and new forms of interaction between living and non-living systems. In the face of scientific uncertainty regarding the consciousness and sentience of other beings, the theory adopts the principle of ethical precaution, promoting respect for and protection of life even when absolute certainty does not exist. In this sense, DASBIEN proposes an inclusive ethical framework that expands the moral community, invites us to rethink our social, technological, and environmental practices, and asserts that the future of life depends on the quality of the relationships we establish among ourselves, with other species, and with the environment we inhabit. - Andy Figueroa C.