PoMo Links
January 29th 2007 18:39
Hey people,
I'm going to take a brief break from Orble starting as of today, but before I go I'd like to recommend a few links to keep you questioning those metanarratives...
Zadie Smith's deeply personal insights into identity politics, (inter)racial identities, physicality, relationships, university culture and family life, as they relate to her novel 'On Beauty'. While you're at NPR you can listen to a film review by David Edelstein, check out the latest political debate, or perhaps remember what life was like before 9/11 by taking advantage of their extensive audio library which goes back to the 90s.
Check out one of Stupid.com's more postmodern products, The Relativity Watch:
From the site: "Albert Einstein once said, "Everything is relative." Or perhaps it was a relative of Albert's who said it. It doesn't matter. Or maybe it does matter. And that's the point... nothing is set. The universe is in motion. Everything is relative. See, we have come full circle, even though your computer monitor is rectangular. How's that for a mind blower?
Nothing proves Einstein's theory more than this Relativity Watch. This watch spits in the face of convention. It grabs hold of "the norm" and flushes it down the toilet of conformity. And it tells time, too."
I notice something different every time I visit the enchanting world of MartiniH.com. Cuban-English web designer Ulysses Alvarez is a brilliant guy who is inspired by Derrida, Heidegger, McLuhan, Baudrillard and pop culture. In the business of creating technology for the mind, Ulysses provides an interactive introduction to his world and invites you to participate in MartiniH in whatever way you wish.
The two links below aren't all that postmodern, but are worthy of your time:
Perceval Press is a great source of alternative news pieces, with a focus on American and world politics, environmental issues, innovative discoveries and other interesting issues carefully selected by Viggo Mortensen (actor, poet, painter, photographer, political activist) and his staff. You may find a number of terse words of wisdom such as William Bronk's "We tire of the forms we impose upon space and the restricted identities we secure from them. We tire finally even of the act itself of imposition." interspersed between the articles (most in English, some in Spanish and a few in other European languages). Even better, it's updated almost daily.
I'd like to further draw your attention to The Official Rendition Blog, where you'll find a rare behind-the-scenes account of making the innovative film starring Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings' Gollum and King Kong's King Kong) and Omar Berdouni (United 93) and be updated on the latest developments in the struggle to bring more information on the dubious practice of extraordinary rendition, the abduction and torture of terror suspects which operates outside the court of law (American, international) and can affect anyone at any time. Fight for your rights by getting informed, becoming active (even if it's just by spreading the word) and staying inspired with the diverse selection of links provided...
Thank you to Andy and the blog team for linking to me!
)
Look out for a new blog soon,
Peace, love and postmodernism,
Epiphanie
Pic of Charles Moore Piazza from here
Pic of Zadie from NPR.org (link above)
Pic of The Relativity Watch from Stupid.com (link above)
I'm going to take a brief break from Orble starting as of today, but before I go I'd like to recommend a few links to keep you questioning those metanarratives...
Zadie Smith
Check out one of Stupid.com's more postmodern products, The Relativity Watch:
The Relativity Watch
From the site: "Albert Einstein once said, "Everything is relative." Or perhaps it was a relative of Albert's who said it. It doesn't matter. Or maybe it does matter. And that's the point... nothing is set. The universe is in motion. Everything is relative. See, we have come full circle, even though your computer monitor is rectangular. How's that for a mind blower?
Nothing proves Einstein's theory more than this Relativity Watch. This watch spits in the face of convention. It grabs hold of "the norm" and flushes it down the toilet of conformity. And it tells time, too."
I notice something different every time I visit the enchanting world of MartiniH.com. Cuban-English web designer Ulysses Alvarez is a brilliant guy who is inspired by Derrida, Heidegger, McLuhan, Baudrillard and pop culture. In the business of creating technology for the mind, Ulysses provides an interactive introduction to his world and invites you to participate in MartiniH in whatever way you wish.
The two links below aren't all that postmodern, but are worthy of your time:
Perceval Press is a great source of alternative news pieces, with a focus on American and world politics, environmental issues, innovative discoveries and other interesting issues carefully selected by Viggo Mortensen (actor, poet, painter, photographer, political activist) and his staff. You may find a number of terse words of wisdom such as William Bronk's "We tire of the forms we impose upon space and the restricted identities we secure from them. We tire finally even of the act itself of imposition." interspersed between the articles (most in English, some in Spanish and a few in other European languages). Even better, it's updated almost daily.
I'd like to further draw your attention to The Official Rendition Blog, where you'll find a rare behind-the-scenes account of making the innovative film starring Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings' Gollum and King Kong's King Kong) and Omar Berdouni (United 93) and be updated on the latest developments in the struggle to bring more information on the dubious practice of extraordinary rendition, the abduction and torture of terror suspects which operates outside the court of law (American, international) and can affect anyone at any time. Fight for your rights by getting informed, becoming active (even if it's just by spreading the word) and staying inspired with the diverse selection of links provided...
Thank you to Andy and the blog team for linking to me!
) Look out for a new blog soon,
Peace, love and postmodernism,
Epiphanie
Charles Moore Piazza d'Italia
Pic of Charles Moore Piazza from here
Pic of Zadie from NPR.org (link above)
Pic of The Relativity Watch from Stupid.com (link above)
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Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Hope you have a relaxing break, see you when you get back,
Tracy
Comment by MelissaA
Fun Facts
It's getting back into it that's the problem - I'm still trying to catch up. ; )
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Comment by pegasus
Poker Addict
So what's new and exciting in your life?
Comment by postmoderncritic
Postmodern Critic
Daily Inspirations
Relativity Watch
Padsoc
I miss Orble, and haven't been able to stop myself from 'lurking' or writing two new posts, but I'm also really enjoying the break...
That said, I'm looking forward to catching up with all of you when I return!
PmC
xox
Comment by Adrian
Philosophy Blog
A thought re postmodernism and extraordinary rendition...
This is a common sort of idea, but I'd be interested in how you respond to it.
Does a commitment to postmodernism hamstring you from being able to condemn or approve anything, and in particular such things as extraordinary rendition?
There is no position outside of a metanarrative, right? So on what grounds could one argue that the metanarrative of freedom is preferable to a metanarrative of totalitarianism?
Or, if one's position is to take no position, but to ask questions, then won't it be the case that questions never translate into answers -- and the taking of stances for or against rendition?