Giuliano da Empoli: “On the morning of November 6, when we found out that Trump had won, I said to myself: “Stop, I’m cutting””

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of “New Obs” and our file on the power of joy, the author of “Mage of the Kremlin” explains how he protects himself by disconnecting.

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“The key, for me, is disconnection. This makes it possible to escape from the doldrums, to interrupt the contagion of hysteria, which strengthens from connection to connection… When a shock occurs, like the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States, the It is better to take a break. On the morning of November 6, when we found out he had won, I listened to his speech and said to myself: “Stop, I’m cutting it: from here on there will only be comments.” In any case, the internet and social media ecosystem is just a gigantic advertising machine for the most extreme messages. Under these conditions, if you react to a landslide victory by people with whom you strongly disagree by saying, “Everyone is obviously stupid or bad,” instead of feeling genuine curiosity and the demand for reflection , you are part of the problem. It is only by cutting myself off from the hustle and bustle of the moment that I manage to refocus and recreate a form of curiosity. Otherwise, it's nausea. »

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