Stones and fish

In our fast-moving world, we often find ourselves repeatedly stumbling over the same stones. It is as if our ability to learn is clouded by a volatile memory. As we move into the second autumn  of relative normality after the pandemic, now is an opportunity to reflect on what we have forgotten, and what we have left behind in our eagerness to return to a previous routine.

How many ‘unforgettable’ lessons from the pandemic have faded into oblivion?

The story of Antigone, a tragic figure of Greek mythology, throws light on our tendency to repeat mistakes and overlook what really matters.

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Author:
Sira Abenoza is a professor in the Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability of Esade.