Atmos Magazine is one of our source of inspiration either with its contents and pictures. We like to share a short interview by William Defebaugh with legendary Yoko Ono.
In her 2018 song of this name, Yoko Ono describes the planet as being at a “turning point in eternity.” With recent reports making the threat of our changing climate more imminent and dire than ever, nothing could be closer to the truth. Here, the legendary artist and activist reminds us what we can learn from our environment.
WILLIAM DEFEBAUGH
What does the word “natural” mean to you?
YOKO ONO
Us.
WILLIAM
How do you see humans and nature coexisting in the future?
YOKO
We are already coexisting. We just don’t think so.
WILLIAM
What can nature teach us about violence and peace?
YOKO
Peace is power. War and violence bring poverty.
WILLIAM
Is there such a thing as too much progress?
YOKO
Progress? We are incredibly instinctive people, so we will change with a speed that we can’t think about now.
WILLIAM
Did we come into this world or come out of it?
YOKO
We are here, and we can make it better and better.