“The camp is the space that opens up when the state of exception becomes the rule.”
What this quote means
This quote evokes a dangerous shift: when exceptional measures become permanent, they create spaces where fundamental rights are suspended. The camp here symbolizes any situation where arbitrariness becomes the norm. It resonates in debates on security, migration, or states of emergency. Reminding us that vigilance is necessary to preserve freedoms, it invites us to reflect on the mechanisms that insidiously erode democracy.
How to apply it daily
Educate yourself about laws and practices that restrict freedoms in your country, and support civic actions that uphold the rule of law.
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