Vincent Y. Mudimbe's work provides a critical lens through which we can examine the interconnectedness and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. These systems are deeply intertwined and have historically reinforced each other, leading to exploitation, inequality, and ecological degradation. Interconnectivity of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism: Colonialism and Capitalism: Colonialism provided the economic … Continue reading Towards Ecological Justice: Rethinking Systems of Power and Sustainability Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Chains of Progress: The Dialectics of Power and Freedom in Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's philosophy, particularly his dialectical method and notions of historical progress, offers a rich framework for analyzing the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Hegel's ideas about the unfolding of history through contradictions and the development of human freedom can be applied to understand how these phenomena are interrelated … Continue reading Chains of Progress: The Dialectics of Power and Freedom in Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Chains of Power: The Fragile Web of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Michel Foucault's philosophies, particularly his ideas on power, knowledge, and discourse, provide a rich framework for analyzing the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. His insights into how power operates through societal structures and institutions can help elucidate the complex relationships among these phenomena. Interconnectivity Colonialism and Imperialism: Foucault’s concept of biopower … Continue reading Chains of Power: The Fragile Web of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Learning: Rashid Khalidi’s The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
Rashid Khalidi's portrayal of the Jewish settlers' establishment of Israel is both insightful and impassioned. Unafraid to criticize Jewish-Israeli policies, particularly those receiving unwavering support from the United States post-1967, Khalidi also highlights the shortcomings of Palestinian leadership. As an activist from a prominent Palestinian family, Khalidi witnessed pivotal moments such as the 1982 Israeli … Continue reading Learning: Rashid Khalidi’s The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
A little good news — about Vikings (?)
Being from Montreal, Canada myself, I learned a long time ago, before Ancestry.com or 23andme came along, that we are seldom genetically pure in relation to the culture we grew up in. Hundreds to thousands of years of colonial habits have many of us being a genetic stew of racial ancestors. Even this article dances … Continue reading A little good news — about Vikings (?)
A little good news — saving traditions
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/song-collectors-collective-recording-elder-travelers-singing-old-folk-songs/ This is just a sweet article, but inspires me to want to do something similar with storytelling and recipes. With the ever growing demand for assisted living and elderly homes, we have a ready source to get these stories recorded. I know my parents live having visitors who ask them about their lives and … Continue reading A little good news — saving traditions
A little good news — Ok, it’s another geek moment for me: this is really cool to me!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/roman-colosseum-to-get-hi-tech-floor/ I visited Rome during a Christmas holiday back in 1996 and the Colosseum was closed for repairs so I couldn't enter, but I walked around it and played out in my imagination all the stories I'd read about it. I would have loved to see the inside and the tunnels... very soon, it seems, … Continue reading A little good news — Ok, it’s another geek moment for me: this is really cool to me!
Montreal Walls Project – Three – Remnants of The Old City
Montreal is over 375 years old and the original city was build with hand hewn stones often quarried near the waterfront. These building stones can still be found in the foundations of the oldest buildings. These look and feel of these stones is so indicative of the architectural history here that you can also see … Continue reading Montreal Walls Project – Three – Remnants of The Old City
Urban Summer Days
I took this one last Summer. Here in Montreal, we have loads of older buildings. many are hard to see from the street, as the owners have often resurfaced the street-fronts. However, find your way down alleyways, and into backlot parking spaces, and you'll find the abundance of Victorian architecture that shines around our fair … Continue reading Urban Summer Days
The New Renaissance Mindset 