Erzählen gegen den Untergang - Scheherazades Kunst und die Kraft der Fiktionen in Zeiten der Bedrohung
Summary
Samira El-Uassil explores the power of storytelling as a survival tool in times of crisis, using Scheherazade from *One Thousand and One Nights* as a central metaphor. She examines how narratives help humans process threats like climate change and war, while critiquing how modern algorithms and conspiracy theories exploit our need for simple stories. The essay argues that complex, empathetic fiction can counteract polarization and foster understanding, ultimately delaying despair and keeping future possibilities open.
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