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Wayne McGregor's 'Deepstaria' offers a deep existential experience through innovative dance.

A reflection on the experience of living in a distorted reality, where everyday life feels like a surreal hallucination.

The article explores the metaphorical desire to retreat from society when its foundational values collapse, likening this impulse to the historical disappearance of Neanderthals.

A conference at the Diocesan Museum in Italy commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of philosopher Michele Federico Sciacca, bringing together various scholars to explore his complex ideas.

The author reflects on their experience at a spiritual retreat where a guru declared himself to be God, prompting a personal contemplation of life's uncertainties and the allure of false prophets.

The article discusses a scene from a 20-year-old documentary by Werner Herzog featuring a penguin that seemingly chooses its own doom, exploring themes of nature and existential questions.

Helena Granström's essay book "The Death of Reality" challenges the dominance of physics in interpreting human experiences.

Existentialism is a philosophical movement focused on human existence, emphasizing themes like freedom and individual responsibility.

A short clip of a penguin walking alone towards the mountains of Antarctica has become a viral phenomenon, known as the 'nihilist penguin', representing existential themes of life exhaustion and individualism.

José Gordon, renowned for his television work and popular science communication in Mexico, presents a new novel that explores themes of existential hope.

The Danish band Søn has released their best album yet, titled 'Søn', featuring themes of existentialism and the complexities of life.

The Danish band Søn has released their best album, combining themes of existentialism with beautiful songs about the complexities of life.

Following a scandalous premiere in 2012, the performance was revived in 2022 with even greater energy and passion; the choreographer discusses the renewal of the work and reflects on its reception by the Lithuanian audience.

The article discusses how AI is redefining the conditions for human existence, prompting a reassessment of what it means to be human today in light of technological advancements.

The article explores existential questions of identity, purpose, and the nature of self in the context of German daily life.

The story follows Robert Robertson, a once heroic figure who faces an existential crisis after his superhero suit is destroyed and he must confront life without his hero identity.

The film 'Yunan' explores existential questions through a contemplative narrative and visual storytelling, focusing on the protagonist's crisis in a slow-paced cinematic experience.

The performance 'Requiem for the End of Love' concluded its series at the National Opera, highlighting it as an essential work that raises existential and political questions.

The article explores the philosophy of human desire and its existential implications, drawing on personal experiences related to the author's physical limits and a life-altering cardiac event.

The article discusses the impact of an altered text on a memorial board, highlighting existential reflections on personal identity and divine acceptance by Brigitte Schwaiger.

François Ozon adapts Albert Camus' existential classic 'The Stranger', effectively portraying the protagonist's emotional detachment against a backdrop of intense sunlight.

The article presents a philosophical reflection on the implications of choosing to be born, discussing various factors that could influence the experience of coming into the world.