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Rethinking and shaping tomorrow. Understanding and transforming society, resisting hegemony

2026

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Could a better future be closer than we think? Can we imagine neighborhoods where most daily needs are just 8 minutes away, where living well requires little energy, and where biodiversity is seen as life around us that sustains us. Reaching such a future is first a cultural and democratic challenge, much more than technical or financial. It means reclaiming power from special interests, rethinking what truly matters, and shaping together places that are more connected, resilient, and joyful.

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