“The work of the soul that gives us back our imagination.”

The overabundance of images that feed humans today from screens of all sizes impairs humans’ ability to be deductive, speculative, and wonder.

As for imagination, the sacred realm in which humans discover themselves, it can drink from the images of others, like one who drinks water without need or thirst. Drink it simply because it’s there. Or you can create images and generate them from within. Create your own world in the act. But fewer and fewer people choose their own inner source.

Today, restoring one’s inner representational factory has become a priority for children, as well as for young people and adults. It depends not on what others put in front of you, but on what you can imagine from the intimacy of the heart.

Inner appearance is not a luxury. It is the only frontier left for us to remain human.

That aptitude is both subtle and powerful, and it comes from reading, creative writing, and the arts. It’s a painting that forces you to pause on canvas, a sculpture that asks you to surround yourself to understand its silence, and music that awakens memories you never knew existed.

These soul functions give us back the ability to imagine without asking or needing permission, giving us the possibility to peer into who we are when we are not hypnotized by the outside world.

On the other hand, artificial intelligence is progressing toward some kind of consciousness, and I don’t know if it’s human or not, but it’s definitely growing. Meanwhile, the creators of artificial intelligence are retreating into thinking that is increasingly borrowed, weaker, and more foreign to their own. We are one step away from imagining our creatures for us and from ceasing to remember ourselves.

What would a rational animal do when the creation and creator arrive at their destination?

Perhaps you will notice that the imagination is not lost all at once, but gradually … until one day the soul wakes up and can no longer find a single image of itself.

Aldo Christian Ali / luzyluci@hotmail.com

The Argentine Industrial Union received a very special message from Rome at its 31st Industrial Conference, with the motto “The future is created today”. Pope Leo

It encourages us to think not only about the logical and rational pursuit of economic profit, but also about the role and social responsibility of business in the broader context of our society, which is necessary to live in a better country.

Patricio Oshries / poschlies@yahoo.com.ar

Since the advent of democracy in 1983, divorces between heads of state and their representatives have continued to this day.

We quote: Menem – Duhalde, de la Rua – Álvarez, Nestor – Scioli, CFK – Cobos, Alberto – CFK, Millay – Villaruel. The alliance became a source of conflict.

This dichotomy does nothing good for this country, let alone its external image. Internal disputes must be resolved within the palace, not outside it. This is not the time for internal strife. It was irresponsible and the president was the first to throw the stone.

This does not allow his supporters to follow this game. I can’t stand hearing the president say his vice is caste.

Neither of them belong to any caste, nor are they elite, nor are they characterized by their heritage. The presidential partner’s undesirable behavior is also illogical.

I hope they mature and reflect. If there is to be an opponent in future elections, it should be determined by the ballot box, not by political chicanery.

I don’t think the behavior of those who make up the executive branch represents a president who never stops attacking and offending people, especially those who think differently than he does.

I hope he does not waste his vote of confidence in the October 26 parliamentary elections, but he has already lost 16% of his supporters compared to 2023.

Rodolfo Castello / rccastello@hotmail.com

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, La Plata had an unusual experience. This beautiful city, which took me in during my university days and whose diagonals are dyed purple with jacarandas in full bloom, was visited by Johnny Depp to promote the film he directed and produced, “Modigliani: Three Days in Montparnasse.”

He had come with the film’s main character, Italian actor Ricardo Scamarcio. (I thought he looked like Javier Bardem), he was declared a “distinguished visitor” by Mayor Julio Alrac, was given a key to the city, and was interviewed at the beautiful Municipal Theater Coliseo Podesta, currently directed by Alejo García Pintos. It was a fun, informal talk in which Al Pacino talked about how he embarked on this ambitious project.

Next, “Modigliani” was screened. Beyond Depp’s luminous presence (not deep!), what struck me was his drawing ability, the huge number of fans of all ages eager to get close to him, give him gifts, and express their love and admiration.

Others pretended to be iconic characters (Captain Jack Sparrow, the Hatter, Willy Wonka, etc.) and took selfies with members of the public.

I remembered that Brad Pitt visited La Plata in January 1997 and filmed scenes for “Seven Years in Tibet” at the local train station.

Hundreds of people in La Plata did not want to miss out on the experience of being extras on that occasion. Johnny Depp was extremely surprised and touched by the warm expressions of love from so many people who filled Plaza Moreno and filled our iconic theater to capacity.

It is often said that man does not live on bread alone. Art, in all its expressions, is essential nourishment for the soul. Reactions like this are proof enough.

Irene Bianchi / irenebeatrizbianchi@hotmail.com