Kevin Kelly presents Caute, a film exploring the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza through speculative optics and experimental techniques. The film delves into Spinoza’s exile, his work as a lens grinder, and his radical ideas on God, nature, and intellectual autonomy. Through interviews and 17th-century optical recreations, Kelly immerses viewers in Spinoza’s world. The title, Caute—his motto meaning “be cautious”—honors his pursuit of truth despite religious and social isolation.
