Day: July 21, 2020

  • The Right to Copy in the Context of Religion

    The Right to Copy in the Context of Religion

    Even under the notion or guise of sanctity, access and control are still very closely tied to power structures and the hierarchies that establish and regulate them, and copyright law has played a large role in how this has developed.

  • Mashup Toys and Creative Destruction

    Mashup Toys and Creative Destruction

    Sid’s mashup toys in Toy Story are a clear example of the creative-destructive processes underlying cultural innovation.

  • Kissing the Earth with Our Feet

    Kissing the Earth with Our Feet

    Thich Nhat Hanh’s life and teachings remind us of the importance of being present in our lives and that everything is always constantly changing rather than being created or destroyed.

  • A Slippery Antevasin, Betwixt and Between

    A Slippery Antevasin, Betwixt and Between

    Dwelling between the old and the new can provide a contemplative space where we might slow down and become more attuned to our senses and surroundings as we prepare for what’s next.

  • Memorializing Yesterday…and Today

    Memorializing Yesterday…and Today

    The connection between processes linked to memory and memorial are uniquely demonstrated in the film Yesterday, and the elements of remembrance and storytelling it illustrates might help in considering practices related to loss.