Aside: I'm known to study Gayatri Chakravorti Spivak and "Can the Subaltern Speak?" which is from Gramsci. There is overload on the internet about both. She references his work fiercely. I read fret over how hard it is to understand her work, but it's a matter of submersion and patience.
Thanks Cate! And yes, quite a lively comments section on the Rick Ross piece, certainly. 'Cult' is one of those words, we sling it at our enemies, and yet, when it comes down to it, we're all vulnerable. Part of the great post-truth word cloud.
Amazing piece on Ross. Hard to believe there'll be no successor. The Gramsci quote is eerie. Thank you!
Thanks Rhony! Yes, it's bizarre that Ross is one of a dying breed, especially now.
Aside: I'm known to study Gayatri Chakravorti Spivak and "Can the Subaltern Speak?" which is from Gramsci. There is overload on the internet about both. She references his work fiercely. I read fret over how hard it is to understand her work, but it's a matter of submersion and patience.
Two fantastic articles. Interesting comments section in the Telegraph, too!
Thanks Cate! And yes, quite a lively comments section on the Rick Ross piece, certainly. 'Cult' is one of those words, we sling it at our enemies, and yet, when it comes down to it, we're all vulnerable. Part of the great post-truth word cloud.