la ciencia de hospitalidad: Claves del cuidado y convivencia en un mundo tecnológico

To welcome is to think, live, and build the world together. Hospitality is neither a kind gesture nor a mere social courtesy; it is one of the invisible infrastructures that make human life possible. Where there was welcome, there was a path; where there was refuge, there was thought, trade, science, and culture. In The Science of Hospitality, Antonio Pérez Navarro offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary examination of a concept as ancient as it is decisive. Drawing on history, philosophy, neuroscience, and professional experience, the author constructs a theoretical and practical framework that allows us to understand hospitality as a complex system, capable of generating well-being, meaning, and human development. This book traces the evolution of hospitality from prehistoric campfires to contemporary algorithms, engages with major ethical and cultural traditions, and analyzes what happens in the brain when we welcome others or are welcomed ourselves. Far from naive idealization, the text offers concrete tools for creating livable environments in organizations, communities, and everyday life. Aimed at both professionals in the field and readers interested in reflecting on the world we share, The Science of Hospitality defends a central idea: living better is not a luxury, but a collective responsibility. And hospitality, properly understood, is one of the most powerful human technologies for making this possible. Because, where someone offers refuge, life flourishes, the mind expands, and society is transformed.