1. There are two ways to escape suffering it... the second is risky, and demands constant vigilance and apprehension (2023)
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"The inferno of the living is not something that will be; if there is one, it is what is already here, the inferno where we live every day, that we form by being together. There are two ways to escape suffering it. The first is easy for many: accept the inferno and become such a part of it that you can no longer see it. The second is risky and demands constant vigilance and apprehension: seek and learn to recognize who and what, in the midst of inferno, are not inferno, then make them endure, give them space." - Italo Calvino
This piece explores intricate dynamics between individuals and larger groups, particularly when collective responses take a dark turn. In the current global context, this exploration gains significance as many individuals face the choice of passively adopting others' responses to world events or investing emotional energy to develop personalized perspectives and drive change.
