Psychopolitics #2: The Dictatorship of Capital
Byung Chul Han, Psychopolitics: Ch. 1 Sec. 2: The Dictatorship of Capital Isolation and Loneliness: Freedom without community Han writes often on the topic of loneliness, of the contemporary “expulsion … Continue reading →
The 84,000 Dharma Doors of Byung Chul Han
I would like to begin an article and podcast series on the philosophy of Byung Chul Han, reading his work alongside my understanding of Buddhist practice and philosophy. Han is … Continue reading →
New Engage! Podcast Host: Acast
Hi Folks: Happy Winter way early! I moved my podcast, Engage Dharma to a new podcast host, because Anchor FM got bought out by Spotify. My new podcast host is … Continue reading →
Update: Resistance in Myanmar
I’ve received several encouraging messages from Simon Billeness over the past two weeks on the progress of the civil defense forces in Myanmar: “This past week, we’ve seen the Myanmar … Continue reading →
Bang Bang Bodhisattva
I don’t know if you like cyberpunk novels, but if you do, you don’t want to miss this one. Bang Bang Bodhisattva by Aubrey Wood is her first novel, and … Continue reading →
Suella Braverman Racist Home Sec’y Sacked
UPDATE: The UK Supreme Court rejected the Governments appeal from a lower court ruling that struck down the Home Secretary’s policy of sending migrants to Rwanda for processing and resettlement. … Continue reading →
Anarchy In Southeast Asia
Where have I been? It’s like I woke up from a two-year nap and just discovered that one of my favorite academic journals—Anarchist Developments in Cultural Studies—has just published an … Continue reading →
Thailand: Move Forward Vows to Push On
‘Our time will come’: Thai leader prevented from becoming PM hails dawn of a new era Rebecca Ratcliffe Pita Limjaroenrat is playing the long game. “Our time will come”, he … Continue reading →
Thailand PM Cuts out Move Forward Party
[Editor: I want to wrap up this series on the democratic movement in Thailand. A Prime Minister, real estate mogul Srettha Thavisin, has been chosen from the Pheu Thai Party, … Continue reading →
Thailand Elections Update
Editor: The Thai progressive Move Forward Party was elected by majority vote several months ago. They have not been able to secure the required number of votes from members of … Continue reading →
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