Pensativos

In a hyperconnected, superficial and technological world, in which almost everything and almost everyone is judged by its usefulness, where is it possible to go to retire, enjoy in peace, contemplate and reconnect with others? Although there are many forms of leisure to meet these needs, few experiences fill as much as the inner life -writes Zena Hitz-, be it that of the "bookworm", that of the amateur astronomer, the bird watcher, or that of anyone who has a deep interest in any of the countless topics that attract thought. Drawing from inspiring examples, from Socrates and Saint Augustine to Malcolm X and Elena Ferrante, from movies to Hitz's own personal experiences, who abandoned elite university life in search of greater fulfillment, Pensivos is a passionate and timely reminder of that a rich life in the realm of thought is a full life. An invitation to learn for the sheer pleasure of doing so and to renew our inner life to preserve our humanity.