Continuing from my previous post on February 5, 2022, which delved into a study conducted by researchers from multiple countries, revealing the profound influence of genetic inheritance on our connection to nature (link provided above), I feel compelled to share the insightful words of philosopher Soromenho-Marques (below). As featured in the recent 33-year special issue of the newspaper Publico, focused on the themes of Life and Death, Soromenho-Marques, a distinguished professor at the University of Lisbon, offers profound reflections. This special edition was curated by the eminent Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei, now a resident of Portugal alongside his several cats:
“...We are newcomers. Our species is taking its first steps on this planet. This thesis that we have to protect nature is a reversal of the burden of primacy. We are part of nature and we depend on it.....Is this apparent generosity a proposal that ends up hiding something not so noble, which is our inability to control ourselves? The inability to manage the death drive that inhabits us?...”https://www.publico.pt/33anos
