Quote by Raoul Vaneigem

Our task is not to rediscover nature but to remake it.

Our task is not to rediscover nature but to remake it.

Summary

This quote implies that our objective is not simply to uncover or explore nature as it already exists, but rather to actively reshape and transform it according to our own desires and needs. It suggests that human beings possess the capacity and responsibility to shape the natural world around us rather than passively observing or accepting it as it is. It emphasizes the agency and creative potential that we have in shaping the environment in ways that align with our vision and requirements.

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