In 2023, my focus was deeply invested in understanding the modern conception of ‘the self,’ exploring how this conception interacts with public life, our institutions, and with the intangible. This journey unveiled the complex ways in which these personal and societal dimensions intertwine, giving rise to the varied social articulations that define our everyday experiences.
Amidst this exploration, the bizarre 15-minute city backlash occurred and captured my attention, as it seemed to me to be utterly incoherent. The 15-minute city is a straightforward concept emerging from the fields of urban planning and sustainability, that presents a model to improve urban life by increasing our freedom through a reduction in the acquisition of resources needed for modern living.