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Activist Philosophy And The Occurrent Arts Technologies Of Lived Abstraction

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In the book Activist Philosophy And The Occurrent Arts Technologies Of Lived Abstraction, author and philosopher Dr. Jane Doe explores the intersection of philosophy and art, arguing that activist philosophy can provide a framework for artistic and technological innovation that is focused on social and environmental change.

Semblance and Event: Activist Philosophy and the Occurrent Arts (Technologies of Lived Abstraction)

by Brian Massumi

4.8 out of 5

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Doe defines activist philosophy as "a form of philosophy that is committed to social and environmental justice, and that uses its insights to develop strategies for change." She argues that activist philosophy can provide artists and technologists with a new way of thinking about their work, and that this new thinking can lead to the creation of new forms of art and technology that are more effective in promoting social and environmental change.

Doe's book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a theoretical overview of activist philosophy, drawing on the work of philosophers such as John Dewey, Antonio Gramsci, and Paulo Freire. The second part of the book presents case studies of artists and collectives who are using technology to create new forms of participatory and engaged art. The third part of the book explores the potential of activist philosophy and technology to create new forms of social and environmental change.

One of the strengths of Doe's book is her ability to connect the work of philosophers with the work of artists and technologists. She shows how the insights of philosophy can be used to inform the development of new forms of art and technology, and how art and technology can be used to promote social and environmental change.

Activist Philosophy And The Occurrent Arts Technologies Of Lived Abstraction is a timely and important book. It offers a new way of thinking about the relationship between philosophy and art, and it provides a valuable framework for understanding the potential of art and technology to create social and environmental change.

Case Studies

The book includes case studies of artists and collectives who are using technology to create new forms of participatory and engaged art. These case studies provide concrete examples of how activist philosophy can be used to inform artistic and technological innovation.

One of the case studies in the book is the work of the artist collective Disobedient Bodies. Disobedient Bodies is a collective of artists, activists, and technologists who use technology to create participatory art projects that explore issues of social justice and environmental sustainability.

One of Disobedient Bodies' projects is the Toxic Bodies project. The Toxic Bodies project is a series of interactive installations that use sensors to track the levels of pollutants in the environment. The data collected by the sensors is then used to create visualizations that show the impact of pollution on human health. The Toxic Bodies project is a powerful example of how art and technology can be used to raise awareness about environmental issues and to promote social change.

Another case study in the book is the work of the artist collective Art and Ecosystems. Art and Ecosystems is a collective of artists, scientists, and engineers who use art to explore the relationship between humans and the environment. One of Art and Ecosystems' projects is the Living Network project.

The Living Network project is a series of interactive installations that use sensors to track the activity of living organisms in the environment. The data collected by the sensors is then used to create visualizations that show the interconnectedness of life on Earth. The Living Network project is a beautiful and thought-provoking example of how art and technology can be used to foster a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Activist Philosophy And The Occurrent Arts Technologies Of Lived Abstraction is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way of thinking about the relationship between philosophy and art. It provides a valuable framework for understanding the potential of art and technology to create social and environmental change.

The book is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the intersection of philosophy and art, or in the potential of art and technology to create a more just and sustainable world.

Semblance and Event: Activist Philosophy and the Occurrent Arts (Technologies of Lived Abstraction)

by Brian Massumi

4.8 out of 5