Airquake

The book "Luftbeben" by Peter Sloterdijk offers an in-depth analysis of the 20th century and its impact on civilization. Sloterdijk examines the development of the practice of terrorism, the concept of design, and the environmental idea as central criteria to characterize the epochal changes of this period. He argues that the 20th century began with the first use of chlorine gas in World War I and describes how the methods of terror have evolved over time. From the first gas attacks to the dropping of atomic bombs, an airquake is sketched that continues to resonate into the 21st century. This work is not only a historical review but also a critical engagement with the challenges that shape modern civilization.