The article "Development Betrayed" argues that modernity's promises of progress through science, technology, and rational organization have not been fulfilled, leading to environmental and cultural crises. The author suggests that attempts to control nature have backfired, Western technologies are not suitable for all regions, and governments are struggling to address resulting crises. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach to development, the author proposes a co-evolutionary paradigm where cultural and ecological systems evolve together, creating a diverse and harmonious future.