I'm happy to say that I was able to mention your thoughts expressed so well in this piece during a recent interview with science writer Jennifer Ouellette. I mentioned your thoughts on the Kraffts' opinion on "living and dying well" -- you may recognize a quasi-quote. I don't know if she ever read this article or not, but I certainly got your message to her and she has aptly rephrased it back to the public. You can read her piece here https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/01/love-among-the-volcanoes-fire-of-love-remembers-maurice-and-katia-krafft/. Regards
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At the Smithsonian, I worked w/ the Kraffts 2 years before they died & am a consultant on Sara Dosa's film. I told Sara that her film is finally letting those of us who knew them finally grieve. The mindful words here noting that they willingly "traded in certainty for awe" hit home. The film masterfully carries a compelling message that enlightens audiences about the significant dangers of natural hazards associated with volcanic activity and, in a broader sense, the threatening effects of climate change.
I posted this to twitter: Well worth a read! Were the Kraffts fearless or did they just have their priorities firmly set? Was their "death-by-volcano" a tragedy or a crucial venture? They took joy in unexpected discoveries & the chance to document them. They worked to LIVE, while most people live to work.
I'm happy to say that I was able to mention your thoughts expressed so well in this piece during a recent interview with science writer Jennifer Ouellette. I mentioned your thoughts on the Kraffts' opinion on "living and dying well" -- you may recognize a quasi-quote. I don't know if she ever read this article or not, but I certainly got your message to her and she has aptly rephrased it back to the public. You can read her piece here https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/01/love-among-the-volcanoes-fire-of-love-remembers-maurice-and-katia-krafft/. Regards
At the Smithsonian, I worked w/ the Kraffts 2 years before they died & am a consultant on Sara Dosa's film. I told Sara that her film is finally letting those of us who knew them finally grieve. The mindful words here noting that they willingly "traded in certainty for awe" hit home. The film masterfully carries a compelling message that enlightens audiences about the significant dangers of natural hazards associated with volcanic activity and, in a broader sense, the threatening effects of climate change.
I posted this to twitter: Well worth a read! Were the Kraffts fearless or did they just have their priorities firmly set? Was their "death-by-volcano" a tragedy or a crucial venture? They took joy in unexpected discoveries & the chance to document them. They worked to LIVE, while most people live to work.