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Tolerance, Hospitality, Compassion

My brain’s been slipping around related topics for a while, thinking about how people can relate to each other in an increasingly interconnected, and more importantly, shared world. I was a little intrigued by Matt Hern‘s idea of hospitality, rather … Continue reading

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Meritocracy and Glory

Reading this post on slut-shaming, fat-shaming, and the meritocracy myth, and how body control is linked to capitalism, I’m reminded of Weber’s ideas on the Protestant work ethic. Once upon a time, to devote yourself to your work became a … Continue reading

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