José Antonio Marina on Addiction, Democracy, and Philosophy's Role

Philosopher José Antonio Marina has published a new essay titled "La vacuna contra las adicciones" (Ariel), which proposes a set of antidotes against addictive behaviors, reclaims the role of philosophy, and defends the creative power of memory. In the work, Marina reflects on the fragile balance between human nature and aspirations, the vulnerability of democracy, and the importance of education. He argues that a culture that respects human rights cannot be considered equal to one that does not. The essay also addresses critical thinking and the need to recover philosophy as a tool for solving problems. Marina, described as a "civil servant of humanity," has a career dedicated to exploring mental and social labyrinths to understand concepts like happiness, intelligence, and memory.