Lekki Lekki

Author:

Mame Bougouma Diene

First published:

Publisher:

Brittle Paper

“Our way of life is no longer sustainable, if we want to survive we have to adjust to the world, adapt and embrace it. For thousands of years humanity has tried to shape the world in its image. We failed and did so much damage to the world in the process. Now, we pay it…

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Photo: Woppa Diallo

Suggested discussion points

  • Should we pursue technological means to be closer to nature?
  • Discuss virtual reality as a form of ‘managed retreat’ for people forced out of their nations by climate change. Is there an obligation to preserve traditions, such as pastoralism?
  • Who should be obliged to carry these traditions into the future, where they may become increasingly out of place?
  • What are various forms of reparations to nature?

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