The cat comb of Istanbul

The text presents a fragment of a chronicle by Miguel Esteves Cardoso, titled "The cat comb of Istanbul". The chronicle begins with a reflection on what the author calls "image totalitarianism," suggesting that images have the power to silence and replace people. Miguel Esteves Cardoso criticizes the often-repeated idea that a picture is worth a thousand words, considering it a "poisonous lie." The text appears in an opinion publication, without presenting a specific news event, consisting essentially of a philosophical reflection on the power of images in contemporary society.