When John Donne wrote “no man is an island”, his alternative was to be “involved in mankind”. Francesca Ferrando has broader ideas. As a philosopher and “leading voice in the field of posthuman studies”, Francesca’s aim is to get us to think about life itself.
The Art of Being Posthuman – Francesca’s new book – is a string of meditations about how to do this. Our conversation considers connections with Indian traditions, and in the process discusses (among other topics):
Why life is diverse, non-hierarchical and interdependent
Why humanity is more about relationships than individuals
Why people can’t say what they want, or how much is enough
How it helps to embrace the maxim: “my life is my work of art”
Whether life is a game, and if so how to play it successfully
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