Bartleby, The Scrivener

#Spiritual-materialists

“The West taught us that they are 'materialists' and we are 'spiritualists'. But this is a fragmented lie. We are spiritual materialists. This is perhaps the most important aspect to understand for any cultural regeneration efforts.

Decolonising English Studies: Attaining Swaraj

A powerful Valedictory Address on decolonizing ourselves.

Questioning Authority

There are a number of stereotypical attributes that are unjustifiably linked to expertise, and it is important to avoid relying on them These stereotypes include age, wealth, maleness, whiteness, self-confidence, credentials, specialization, and techno-elitism.

TEDx-itis

Some symptoms of TEDxitis -- the disease of watching too many TED talks.

Claude Alvares-Thoughts on Swaraj

This film is part of the Hind Swaraj Today series, which seeks to explore the essence and relevance of swaraj. This film features Claude Alvares, Co-founder of Other India Bookstore and Multiversity Network, who lives in Goa.

Seeing Like a State

James Scott builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects.