Coexistence Quote by Timothy Morton
“The ecological crisis we face is so obvious that it becomes easy...to join the dots and see that everything is interconnected. This is the ecological thought. And the more we consider it, the more our world opens up." The ecological thought "...is a vast, sprawling mesh of interconnection without a definite center or edge. It is radical intimacy, coexistence with other beings, sentient and otherwise.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Hyperobjects: Philosophy and Ecology after the End of the World, 2013
Ecological thought sees all beings as interlinked, lacking a fixed center, fostering deep intimacy with the world.
In simple terms: Everything is connected; we share a radical intimacy with all life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace interconnectedness and radical empathy.
Themes
environment
interconnectedness
philosophy
radical intimacy
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- climate activism
- urban planning
- education
- artistic practice
- policy making
Key Concepts
ecology
systems thinking
posthumanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we act responsibly within an endless network?
- What practices nurture radical intimacy?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems can be overwhelming, leading to paralysis.
