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In his last book, astrophysicist Aurélien Barrau
highlighted the need to go beyond small measures
and individual actions to stop the ecological and
social catastrophe. He calls for a political, poetic
and philosophical revolution capable of changing
the rules and creating another world. It is not
about commenting or understanding reality. It is
about producing reality. In his words, what is killing
us is our lack of imagination. Art, literature and
poetry are precision weapons. To be used urgently.
“In all probability, the most effective mode of action
involves working on symbols,
values and desires...
The challenge is not to restrain yourself. Instead,
question what is desirable and be unreservedly
intoxicated
by new delights”
“Working with beauty is more urgent and more radical
than balancing your carbon footprint.”
Aurélien Barrau
“We need a political, poetic and philosophical
revolution”
