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A Marxist Analysis of Shrek
A Marxist Analysis of Shrek

0:00 - do you know the muffin man? 1:16 - brief introduction to marxism 1:47 - class distinctions in shrek 2:55 - shrek 5:51 - donkey 7:52 - lord farquaad 8:23 - the political economy 10:00 - lord farquaad as political agent 12:39 - shrek as revolutionary 14:40 - shrek vs lord farquaad 16:24 - fiona and postmodernism 17:47 - dragon 18:23 - how revolutionary was the revolution? 19:53 - yes, i know the muffin man

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A Marxist Analysis of Shrek
Let's Talk About Parasocial Relationships and Parasocial Communities
Let's Talk About Parasocial Relationships and Parasocial Communities
liy: deep voice and speaks slowly, defines what it is and includes signs that a parasocial relationship has gone too far(“I do think if you could shift that energy to somebody that you do know in real life, that could help you build a relationship with them… could you use that energy to send things to someone that might send you things back?”), parasocial concern vs hate disguised as concern, intense fandoms who can encourage your parasocial attention and discourage change or valid critique, how social media lowers barrier of entry and the dangers of everyone having a platform, weaponising parasocial relationships through scamming micro-fandoms
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Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You
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.
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Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You
We Need A Library Economy
We Need A Library Economy

Andrew Sage (26:56): The library has been a long-standing institution in our society, but what if we applied its philosophy more broadly? Let's imagine what it would mean to realise the possibilities of this proto-socialist concept and reintroduce free access to the commons through a library economy.

Introduction - 0:00 Brief History of Libraries - 3:11 The Rise of the Internet (wow!) - 5:42 Foundational Concepts of a Library Economy - 6:58 Imagining a Library Economy - 16:05 Questions & Concerns of a Libray Economy - 18:11 Outro - 22:03

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We Need A Library Economy
What Our Cities Are Missing
What Our Cities Are Missing

Andrew Sage (28:52): Let's unravel the defining characteristics of third places, tap into their historical significance and evolution, and explore how we can build and nurture the enduring allure of these social sanctuaries in the modern world.

Introduction - 0:00 What Are Third Places? - 1:57 The Benefits of Third Places - 7:02 The Historical Power of the Third Place - 8:34 What Happened To Third Places? - 9:52 Le Third Place - 13:33 A Few Teensy Critiques - 16:08 Radical, Revived Third Places - 24:20

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What Our Cities Are Missing