An exiled Chinese activist and a Portuguese philosopher’s insights about the burden of primacy

https://19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com/2022/02/study-by-researchers-of-several.html

Continuing from my earlier post on February 5, 2022, discussing a study conducted by researchers from various countries highlighting the impact of genetic inheritance on one’s connection to nature (refer to the provided link above), I would like to share below some insights from philosopher Soromenho-Marques.

He is a professor at the University of Lisbon, and his thoughts were recently featured in the special 33-year anniversary issue of the newspaper Publico, centered around the theme of Life and Death. This particular edition was curated by the renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei, currently residing in Portugal along with his feline companions:

“…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?…”