Re: <nettime> The Whole Earth Conference + Turner interview

[Brian Holmes <bhcontinentaldrift@gmail.com>]

On 07/29/2013 09:57 AM, Karen O'Rourke wrote:

> Brian, I think we sometimes need clearly drawn theoretical storylines
> (or pat simplifications, if you will) to allow some rewiring to take
> place (keep those neurons on their toes). We need to get Turner's map in
> our heads before we can confront it with our own experience.
...
> Yes, his thesis does resemble that of Boltanski & Chiapello whose
> arguments are well documented. In spite of that, I don't think we're
> done with artistic critique. But it needs to grapple with/process their
> critique if it wants to be more than a neoliberal managerial mantra.

I gotta say, I like this answer.

I could explain the consequences of absorbing a similar map to Turner's 
way back in the late '90s. But I am hands down more interested in how 
people grapple with that kind of critique today!

Tell us - in words or deeds.

best, BH


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