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Some critical theory, some public discourse, and some general nerdiness.
 
 
   
 
Monday, March 31, 2008
 
The limits of multiculturalism is not based on its respect for diversity, but rather that it defines other cultures as useful in the larger global capitalism. Rather than a radical difference that escapes strict terms, the other is allowed and tolerated as long as it exists as a commodity that is inherently harmless to the dominant culture.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
 
Alain Badiou has used the mathematical concept of set theory in order to understand being. Reality begins as a multiplicity that is grouped as a unity, but this unity has subsets that are various permutations of this grouping. The event that disrupts structures, where there is a unity, allows smaller structures to discover truth such as the various permutations of subsets.

Friday, March 14, 2008
 
Here is the first issue of a limited comic book series that takes an interesting look at religion. It deals with an attempt at time travel to insure that Christinaity is the only religion in the world, making use of inventive illustration and tackling a controversial narrative.

Thursday, March 06, 2008
 
Here is an interesting depiction of what the Star Wars opening credits would look like if it was designed by a title credits designer from the 1950's. Saul Bass developed a certain style when he desinged opening credits for movies like "Anatomy Of A Murder" and "The Man With The Golden Arm".

 

 
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