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When John Donne wrote “no man is an island”, his alternative was to be “involved in mankind”. Francesca Ferrando has broader ideas. As a philosopher and “leading voice in the field of posthuman studies”, Francesca's aim is to get us to think in terms of life.

The Art of Being Posthuman – Francesca's new book – is a string of meditations about how to do this. Our conversation considers connections with Indian traditions, and in the process discusses (among other topics):

* Why life is diverse, non-hierarchical and interdependent

* Why humanity is more about relationships than individuals

* Why people can’t say what they want, or how much is enough

* How it helps to embrace the maxim: “my life is my work of art”

* Whether life is a game, and if so how to play it successfully

To explore some of the overlaps between "posthuman" thinking and yogic traditions, join me for a course at truthofyoga.com. An Upaniṣads immersion starts on April 29.

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