Publish at March 05 2025 Updated March 05 2025
Much of our modern world is based on performance. Everything has to be faster, longer-lasting and more efficient. Except that this vision, according to biologist Olivier Hamant, leads to the current catastrophe. Because performance is the sum of effectiveness and efficiency; a very narrow path that can quickly overlook certain realities. For example, we've encouraged the manufacture of electric cars or renewable energy methods that ultimately pollute just as much in their production. We have relied on certain practices and means which, when exhausted, lead to catastrophe.
In a world of fluctuations, it's better to be robust. Nature doesn't perform at all. 99% of the solar energy on plants is not used for photosynthesis. Nevertheless, what would be seen as a waste has enabled them to adapt to different light scenarios. The human metabolism is never at its full potential at 37 degrees. Under a fever of 40, on the other hand, it is at its best to destroy threats. But if the body were always running at 40 degrees, it couldn't take it.
Its robustness is its ability to give itself ballast to react to different situations. Using different routes to get to a place will enable it to respond better to changes, such as blockages or other unforeseen events.
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