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Toward a livable shareable earth
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Saidiya Hartman's "Minor Music…", asks:

What kinds of dwelling, refusal and collectivity might emerge in a moment marked by ecological collapse, authoritarianism, human fungibility and the dismantling of academic& artistic freedoms?

Features Andre Holland, Okwui Okpokwasili & film by Arthur Jafa.
Minor Music at the End of the World — Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam is one of the leading lights in Dutch theatre, with a large ensemble of world famous actors and a pioneering team of directors.
ita.nl
October 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I love the subjunctive (Alchemy 📖Cristina Rivera Garza!) AND modal verbs for similar reasons.

"[modal verb's] very presence messes up simple, direct statements by introducing very confused human feelings of uncertainty, possibility, obligation, permission, and ability into the mix."

#LangSky
The Hidden Life of Modal Verbs - JSTOR Daily
A linguist explains why we get so distracted by the fiery language of politics, while ignoring urgent information reported by scientists.
daily.jstor.org
August 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM