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Concerning the Disciplinization of Language
It’s one of those aspects of the Society of Discipline that enclosures of experts form to put knowledge into hierarchical strata and assess who gets power and who does not based on the rules of the enclosure. Yes, I’m talking… Continue reading
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‘Straight Outta Compton’: Rare Biopic
A rare film because it does not continue the tradition of celebrating a white man. Kudos to the industry power of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. It remains to be seen how much the film will touch on the existential struggles… Continue reading
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How Uber and the Gig Economy Are Making Voters as Disposable as Temp Workers
Temp politics is an outgrowth of the sweeping transformation of economic, social and political life over the past 35 years to fit the demands of global capital for “flexible,” nonunion labor markets that fuel growth in monopoly profits, irrespective of… Continue reading
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We Gon’ Be Alright: Black Love, Black Resistance and Black Liberation
Coming together across different ideologies, generations, geographies and experiences, participants in the Movement for Black Lives have the potential, the brilliance and the power to get free and to stay free. More than 1,500 Black people came together in Cleveland,… Continue reading
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@nihilist_arbys: the perfect lunch for #anarchocynicism
Laugh at the absurdity of #consumption… let your laughter be the soundtrack of living from #Oblivion2Oblivion. Welcome to Arbys. Can I help you? JK. No one can. Which dead animal would you like to waste a few minutes of your useless life… Continue reading
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Yes, Your Opinion Can Be Wrong
The worst phrase to show up in any discussion: “It’s just my opinion.” Is your opinion informed with cogent facts? It could very well be right. And more than likely, you will not preface the statement with “It’s just my… Continue reading
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#baristalarry has an #esprorience
Stopping in to @bmc_denton, Barrista Larry makes a latte with a little help from our Customer Service Mgr, Aaron, and then has a full-on esprorience. 😉 Continue reading
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The nerd’s guide to learning everything online
When I meet youth who have gaps in their education about American or World history, American or World literature, or the basics of science, I recommend them to find John Green’s Crash Course project with this brother, Hank. Fill in some of… Continue reading
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The Philosophical Importance of Algorithms
Interesting insights from a philosopher I will be keeping an eye on… Once we appreciate the increasing ubiquity of algorithms, and once we understand the two translation problems, the need to think critically about algorithms becomes much more apparent. If… Continue reading
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