An exercise designed to facilitate a more direct, personalized understanding of the ways in which individual humans, nonhumans, and their attendant objects are connected to the large, often abstract concept of the Anthropocene.

This exercise is designed to facilitate a more direct, personalized understanding of the ways in which individual humans, nonhumans, and their attendant objects are connected to the large, often abstract concept of the Anthropocene. “Slobjects” (slow objects) takes as its premise the concept that any mundane object can be looked at afresh and analyzed for its connections to other objects, life forms, ecological processes, and human activities. This activity is designed to be carried out by small groups working with a facilitator and can be adapted for diverse populations, from primary school learners to mixed groups of adults.