The artworld is not a place of equality. But if we input bias, we can only get biased outputs. Continue reading
November 17, 2023
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Category Archives: Diversity
September 15, 2022
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Accessibility and the Problem of Alt Text: Who Is It For and How Could It Be Better?
An analysis of the intricacies of how alternative text is used to communicate fundamentally visual information in a linguistic mode. Continue reading
September 1, 2022
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What to Read on Art, Aesthetics, and Disability
An annotated list of books, essays, and lectures on disability, aesthetics, and art Continue reading
December 9, 2021
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Minimizing Misgendering: A Plea for Better Pronoun Practices
Best practices for trans allyship, for institutions and for individuals. Continue reading
December 2, 2021
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Circus and Philosophy: Teaching Aristotle through Juggling
Why one professor uses circus skills to teach students about philosophy Continue reading
October 28, 2021
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What “Slave Play” Can Teach Us About Art and Ourselves
An incident at Slave Play shows what is wrong with philosophers’ obsession with distinctions Continue reading
October 22, 2021
by utahphilosoraptor
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The Challenge of Canceling: Comedy, Chappelle, and The Closer
If Chappelle’s art dines on controversy, cancellation serves it dessert. Continue reading
October 8, 2021
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Why Genderfucking Is Awesome
Why overt or even subtle acts of adornment-based rebellion against cisnormativity make things better for everyone. Continue reading
October 1, 2021
by Alex King
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The Performative Wokeness of Netflix’s The Chair
Netflix’s new comedy/drama gets some key things wrong about higher education, including its “sendup” of woke culture. Continue reading
February 26, 2021
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Is Classical Music Racist? An Aesthetic Approach
True diversification will ultimately require aesthetic integration to create something new that appeals to a diverse constituency. Continue reading
