The Triumph of the Pigeons

The article discusses the use of animal metaphors in literature to illustrate societal issues, referencing works like Kipling's "The Jungle Book," Spiegelman's "Maus," and Orwell's "Animal Farm." It highlights the frustration of debating with those who disregard logic, likening it to playing chess with a pigeon. This analogy is applied to various contemporary groups, including creationists and conspiracy theorists, and specifically to Brazilian politics, where figures like Pablo Marçal manipulate facts in debates. The author suggests that such tactics may lead to perceived victories in a chaotic political landscape.