Youth as a Task: Philosophy, Culture and Politics of Tomorrow

This essay is a profound reflection on the condition of contemporary youth, rejecting its commercial and image-based simplifications. Drawing on the thought of Leszek Kołakowski, the author defines youth as a state of 'unfinishedness' and openness to the future, not merely a biological stage. The text critically examines systemic barriers, such as the Polish partiocracy, a flawed education system, and exploitation in the labor market, which block the innovative potential of new generations. Juxtaposing Western individualism with the African philosophy of Ubuntu, the article seeks new paths to autonomy and spiritual responsibility. It is a call to regain a sense of agency in a world dominated by energy drain and the anti-aging market, pointing to the need for systemic changes in access to capital and knowledge.