“Koyaanisqatsi”

"Koyaanisqatsi" is a Hopi word meaning "life out of balance" or "crazy life." It is the title of a 1982 experimental film by Godfrey Reggio that uses visual imagery and music to explore the relationship between humans, technology, and nature. The film contrasts natural landscapes with urbanization, industrialization, and modern life, highlighting how rapid technological advancement can disrupt ecological and societal harmony. Its purpose is to provoke reflection on the impacts of modernity, prompting viewers to consider whether technological progress is leading us toward a more sustainable or chaotic existence.