This week we witnessed a magic act in class. I saw, with my very own two metaphorical eyes, the emergence of a metaphorical bunny out of a metaphorical hat. That is, after reading 5 powerful lectures aimed at subverting the very notion of what it means to be human and live on this planet delivered […]
the first question is the only question left.
This week found us yet again in the world of Bruno Latour. We began with a look into his fifth Gifford lecture, “War of Humans and Earthbound.” In this lecture Latour makes the case that there are two types of people on the planet, Humans and the Earthbound, and this here rock ain’t big enough […]
a lesson in knowing.
I woke early last Friday morning to head South into Douglas County with our Environmental Theory Class. Our field trip was to span two days, and include opportunities for research and exploration in Douglas County. Our goal was to “get on the ground” and dig into Douglas County in search of “data(?),” information, or insight […]
Systematic Environmental Theory and the Maasai in Ngorongoro, Tanzania.
The Maasai are a tribe of pastoralist cattle herders who live predominantly in East Africa. The Maasai frequently make headlines in regards to cultural appropriation, and the problems and prospects associated with Western corporations capitalizing upon the indigenous tribal image. The Maasai are well known for their intricate bead work, and have been “sponsored” by […]
(equilibrium and) dynamism.
What is the nature of nature? The latter “nature” I use in the sense of ecosystems or bio-physical communities of plants, animals and even humans. Many people speak of a nature comprised of raw resources such as soil and water, and see nature as a place where plants and animals live and flourish. People are […]