Lignocentrism: Wood as the Hidden Constitution of Civilization

The text attempts to deconstruct the dominant historical narrative, which relies solely on permanent material traces such as stone and metal. The author calls this phenomenon a disease of the facade, which obscures the true contribution of wood to human development. Lignocentrism becomes a tool for epistemic correction, allowing us to see how wood—as a primary tool and structural environment—formed the foundation of human evolution and the logistics of survival. The publication sheds new light on civilizational capital, pointing to the need to reevaluate our assumptions about infrastructure and material history in the face of contemporary climatic challenges.