The Power in Losing Hope
A conversation with the philosopher, writer, and activist Bayo Akomolafe
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12 min readJun 5, 2021
“Hope” has become a powerful word as we struggle toward the end of the pandemic. We’ve endured months of lockdowns and loneliness by clinging relentlessly to hope.
But what if hope isn’t the answer? I spoke with Bayo Akomolafe, philosopher, writer, activist, professor of…