How to brace for a world of unheard-of conditions

Alain Deneault has a philosophical cure for eco-angst. He suggests we brace for periods of severe crisis as nation-states and global networks become strained and fail. His prescription includes strengthening regional social ties and harmonizing human systems with natural ones. The most famous Acadian philosopher unknown to English-speaking Canadians proposes turning angst into actions in the face of unprecedented, unpredictable times.