“The idea of humans defined as against/outside nature is deeply embedded in our dominant culture. It’s baked into our vocabulary, and is mostly notably present in western, colonial, extractive culture. I’d like to find other ways to talk about what is natural or unnatural that don't entail ascribing a special status to humans. This is difficult.”

“We must be part of the cultural and technological changes as proactive developers rather than passive consumers. We must be able to create, change and develop new ways of exercising our right to build a more technologically just future.”

“There were many fears at the beginning of the war—but none greater than the sense of doom that seemed at once incredible and certain. This was especially true when the neighboring towns fell, and the enemy swelled into these spaces like a flood ready to drown our village.”