Dopamine Doesn't Work Like That [CC]
curated video essays
Art Won't Save Us from Capitalism
Lily Alexandre (42:00). liy: do i want permission to live, or do i just want to live? mentions: Paulo Freire, Toni Cade Bambara, escapism. also on nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/lilyalexandre-can-art-save-the-world
Understanding Caste in India (Jati & Varna) - How We Destroy Ourselves
Rohan Davis (2:02:43) a 2hr explainer with 103 references
Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You
Shanspeare (45:00). liy: no need to know who matt rife is before jumping in. this is the essay if you want a compassionate and deep unpacking of the American masculinity crisis (which also influences men elsewhere). Shanspeare gives a historical look at the dangerous pipeline men have been shackled to since they were children designed to frustrate them into misogyny, self-loathing rage and violence. Great dress. And stay for the fire comment Nikki Giovanni made re: the limitations of James Baldwin’s imagination.
How is Sufism related to Islam?
Let's Talk Religion (22:12) Today we talk about an often asked question - what is the relationship between Sufism and Islam? Are they the same thing or is there some difference?