
BOOKS - The Fragile Skin of the World

The Fragile Skin of the World
Author: Jean-Luc Nancy
Year: November 16, 2021
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.2 MB
Language: English

Year: November 16, 2021
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.2 MB
Language: English

Book The Fragile Skin of the World Jean-Luc Nancy November 16, 2021 Pages: Genre: Philosophy, Technology, Society Summary: In "The Fragile Skin of the World [Insert Author's Name] delves into the concept of technology evolution and its impact on human society, arguing that understanding the process of technological advancement is crucial for the survival of our species. The book explores the idea that the world can be compared to a living being with a fragile skin that is constantly evolving and changing, and that this skin is the basis for our survival and unity as humans. The author examines the notion that the world has no fixed identity, but rather it is an ever-changing entity that is made up of moments of grandeur, decadence, and catastrophes. Plot: The book begins by introducing the idea that the world is not a machine or an animal, but rather an interminable jumble of spacetime that is constantly in flux. The author posits that the world's skin is fragile and susceptible to damage, and that everything that happens within it touches its extremities. This includes our experiences, movements, gazes, and referrals from skin to skin, all of which contribute to the act of the world's existence. As the book progresses, the author focuses on the current state of humanity and the extremity we have reached in our history.
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