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And what if we're wrong?
Tomás Ernesto Woyzeck MejíaJune 24, 20261 min read
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A month after the devastating earthquake of 7.4 in Cali, which left 154 dead and thousands affected, the author highlights how the tragedy awakened everyday heroism. Despite the fear and destruction, he exalts citizen resilience to rebuild the city.

After the earthquake, the author questions the origin of solidarity. He rejects it as pure gregarious kindness or a selfish spectacle. He concludes that it is sharing the pain of others without expecting a return.

The government announced an operation by displaying bodies in bags and showing the president walking among them. The author analyzes how aesthetics serve power by stirring emotions before engaging reason.