From radars and emergencies, being "off the radar"

In this issue of Dearq magazine, we embark on an exploration of an alternative way of existence: being "off the radar." This is not synonymous with failure; rather, it is a deliberate choice. It involves living with what Juan José Millás refers to as the "lazy eye" (Millás, 2002), perceiving the world from the periphery of our vision. It is a state of being situated on the edge, in an indeterminate and nebulous realm of constant uncertainty and indecision. This allows the "human architect" to remain attentive, consistently surprised, and filled with a childlike sense of wonder. Like a child who stands at the threshold provided by the hallway at the entrance of their home, with their mother perhaps cooking in the kitchen behind, they know that the world of the unknown lies wherever their eyes wander. Simultaneously, they feel the reassuring presence of the familiar, which instils them with bravery and strength. One day, that child takes a step forward, venturing out to meet the world, believing they are crossing a boundary. In reality, they are expanding the threshold, perpetually drawing nearer to the limit, forever inhabiting that threshold.