Le mystère des KOGIS | Une autre manière d’habiter le monde

A lecture given on April 23, 2026, by Marie-Hélène Straus at Espace Le Moulin. They live up there, in the white clouds of the Sierra Nevada. They are called the Elder Brothers. They seem quite poor, dressed in white, but their eyes still shine. They still have the words to speak to the rivers, the trees, the mountains. While the world chases after ever more, they watch over what is fragile, preserving the world's balance through constant and silent attention. This encounter with Marie-Hélène Straus is not an ethnographic presentation: it is an invitation to reflect on our role, on our capacity to become bearers of meaning, to welcome what truly matters, and to learn to inhabit the world with depth, courage, and moderation. Her book, *The Choice of Life*, testifies that there are other ways to connect with humankind and nature. 00:00 The Mystery of the Kogi 01:40 Why I Left My Old Life 05:00 Are We Disconnected from Life? 09:20 The Kogi: Guardians of the Earth 13:10 Their Worldview 17:40 A Sacred Relationship with Nature 22:00 What They Want to Share with Us 27:20 Moments Spent with the Kogi 32:40 The Truth About the Kogi 37:20 What They Think of Our Civilization 42:35 The 3 Essential Lessons 47:20 Finding Balance 52:10 The Principle of Responsibility 57:20 Conclusion Marie Hélène Straus's book, The Choice of Life: https://www.tchendukua.org/boutique/l... ***** Did you know that New Acropolis is 100% volunteer-run? We rely heavily on our students and friends for outreach! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and, if possible, share it on your social media. It would be a great help! 😊 Information: https://nouvelle-acropole.fr/ Instagram: @nouvelleacropolefrance Facebook:   / nouvelle.acropole.france   Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/%20293021 Subscribe for free to our philosophical newsletter: www.revue-acropolis.com New Acropolis is a philosophical organization present in over 50 countries since 1957, and aims to develop the best in every human being through Philosophy, Culture, and Volunteering.