Robustesse: Construire un monde moins fragile [Robustness: Building a Less Fragile World]

by Nicolas Pujol

La Robustesse est la capacité de faire face aux épreuves, d'agir avec courage et d'accomplir le nécessaire à temps. Nous vivons dans un monde de manque et d'excès, et le seul miracle, la vie, n'existe que gr'ce à l'équilibre. Cet équilibre est fragile : la toute-puissance de l'homme menace de le détruire. Les produits industriels transformés dérobent les nutriments et le goût naturel de notre alimentation.

L'espérance de vie augmente, mais le temps disponible diminue. Nous sommes pris par les notifications, les interruptions réduisant notre capacité à produire un travail approfondi et à donner priorité à l'important. Au lieu de se concentrer pendant 5 heures consécutives, nous sommes invités à laisser tomber, à changer de sujet toutes les 5 minutes. Les défis de construire une vie plus libre, de calibrer les quantités et de gérer notre temps comme si nous n'étions que de passage ont été documentés depuis plus de 2000 ans avec les travaux d'Hippocrate et de Sénèque, et plus tard avec ceux de Paracelse et Nietzsche.

Ce constat constitue la plateforme de discussion pour Robustesse en réconciliant des approches perçues comme antagonistes : passion et rationalité, liberté et déterminisme, appétit épicurien et restriction calorique, métaphysique et physiologie, statistiques et anecdotes, non pas en choisissant l'une ou l'autre, mais en considérant les deux. Robustesse invite le lecteur dans un manifeste hédoniste, une fusion entre recherche scientifique, un essai philosophique et une autobiographie. Le projet amena Nicolas Pujol dans les laboratoires, à la rencontre d'aventuriers sur des volcans, et à se lier d'amitié avec le sportif le plus 'gé au monde, Robert Marchand. Ce livre s'adresse à ceux qui aiment la vie, le sport, la nature, la relation avec autrui, les épicuriens qui souhaitent expérimenter, goûter à toutes saveurs avec tous leurs sens, et ceux qui souhaitent vivre sans indifférence, conscients que parce que la vie n'est pas juste, nous seuls pouvons agir.

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Published November 23, 2017

About the author

Nicolas Pujol is a life enthusiast, technology executive and essayist.

His books explore oneness, how everything is connected. He is the author of The Mind Share Market and Robustness.

Reviews

[The Babbling Book Lover · Rating 1 out of 5]

It is kind of perfect as we were coming to the decision to slow down for the summer that I won the Kindle version of Robustness: Building a Less Fragile World by Nicolas Pujol in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for my honest review. I had high hopes for this book, which I anticipated to be filled with enlightenment that would complement the minimalist lifestyle I have been trying to adapt. A way to expand my never ending desire for more time and less chaos. I was neither inspired nor entertained. The book opens with what is call Autobiography of the Child which tells various choppy stories of the author’s youth. Some are reminiscent of my own childhood such as vacationing in a rustic home and time with animals, but nothing struck me and brought me in. There are various stories of his family and a brief touch on the tribulations he experienced but nothing grabbed me by the feelings. Nothing drew me in. The rest of the book transitioned into what I can only describe as a research paper. Quotes and facts strewn about a meatless theme. It was dry and matter of fact and not inspiring as I would have hoped. I find much more substance in reading minimalist blogs, such as Becoming Minimalist than I did this book. In the middle of it I told my husband, “I have no idea how I can review this without sounding like an asshole”. As you can see I am failing miserably. While it is clear that the author when to great lengths to research and develop this project, it lact intimacy and heart for me. While I will continue my quest for simplicity, I will continue my quest elsewhere. On to the next literary adventure. Happy Reading!

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[Sunnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Robustness is a book that I was really looking forward to reading. As I turned each page, absorbing the words, I became more and more disenchanted with it. Although this is one of my favorite genres, I just couldn't get into this particular book. It seemed to go deeper into the author's life with nothing I could get behind as a prominent statement or belief that would keep my interest. I stopped reading the book about 1/3 of the way through, and gave it away hoping that the next reader might enjoy it much better than I did. Disappointing to say the least.

[Dawn Gehler · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ok read

I agree with the author that back in the olden days we didn't have as much health issues as today because everything was natural no additives it was informal with the way we as a whole have become

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found many parts of this book interesting, but I failed to understand the central focus, or purpose.

I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads giveaways.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

finished with the book. absolutely nothing new in it.

[Clipinchick]

I received this book for free from the author/publisher in response for an honest review of the book. I have not had the opportunity to read this book at this time. I will add my
review of this book once I have read the book. Thank k you for allowing me the optometrist review your work. I look forward to reading this book.