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Thora
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Jun 16 2005 11:12
Radical Theory Forum

This is going to be one of the last events at the Institute for Autonomy before we are evicted sad, so come along!

Radical Theory Forum, June 18th 1.30pm till late,

Institute for Autonomy, 76-78 Gower Street, nearest tube: Goodge Street (Northern Line)

As part of the ongoing seminar series at the Institute for Autonomy(http://instituteautonomy.omweb.org) the Radical Theory Forum returns to the London scene!

The Radical Theory Forum will host daytime workshops/discussions on the theme of 'radical theory', or 'how can theory inform action?', followed by a party with film screenings, spoken word and funky music. There is no strict theme as such, however this event provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the upcoming G8 summit.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME...

the Forum will consist of a series of theory/discussion-based workshops to run from 1.30pm to 8pm, followed by partytime.

programme so far =

1.30 - 3.00 what (is) strategy?

1.30 - 3.00 Soundings: Iraq resistance and Corporate Pirates (for background info see radicalactivist.net/corporateiraq and http://corporatepirates.gzzzt.net/)

3.00 - 4.30 the media and the anticapitalist movement

3.00 - 4.30 London Anarchist Forum discussion on ...

complexity theory with tabla as illustration - exploring relationships between music/percussion/order/chaos/predictability/unpredictability/the number

system/prime numbers as chaotic/etc.... also the psychology of freedom thru creative activity for good measure!

5.00 - 6.30 the mother of all smokescreens: democratic fantasy and democratic practice

6.30 - 8.00 technology as class struggle

INTO THE EVENING >>>

8pm ... in film room, 'sounds and sights of the Forum'

LAUNCH OF EPHEMERA SPECIAL ISSUE on THE ORGANISATION AND POLITICS OF SOCIAL FORUMS

(ephemeraweb.org)

films in the I4A cinema (large choice .. 'weather underground', 'the edukators', 'world traveller adventures' and more ..

"Electric Frying Pans" - guitar and tabla duo... contemplative, rhythmic

sounds

g8 benefit radical theory party with agitprop on the decks followed by Political hardcore set by PITCHLESS DJ Belligerent ..tbc

also a last chance to catch the ART NOT OIL exhibition, currently showing at the I4A

from http://www.artnotoil.org.uk/ - 'Art Not Oil is an annual event aimed at encouraging artists to create work that explores the damage that companies like BP are doing to the planet, and the role art can play in counteracting that damage.'

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Jun 16 2005 11:55

I'll be at the Community Action Gathering then... Good luck tho smile

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Jun 16 2005 17:16
Thora wrote:

6.30 - 8.00 technology as class struggle

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actually that does sound interesting red n black star

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Jun 17 2005 10:48
zobag wrote:
I'll be at the Community Action Gathering then... Good luck tho :)

There's a party in the evening, so you could always come afterwards.

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Jun 17 2005 10:50
kalabine wrote:
Thora wrote:

6.30 - 8.00 technology as class struggle

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actually that does sound interesting red n black star

Lots of it looks interesting, but what the fuck is this one about? eek

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3.00 - 4.30 London Anarchist Forum discussion on ...

complexity theory with tabla as illustration - exploring relationships between music/percussion/order/chaos/predictability/unpredictability/the number system/prime numbers as chaotic/etc.... also the psychology of freedom thru creative activity for good measure!

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Jun 18 2005 03:44

"Lots of it looks interesting, but what the fuck is this one about?

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'3.00 - 4.30 London Anarchist Forum discussion on ...' "

I'm facilitating this one - sorry! - the descritption (pretty much mine)

was not very clear and doesn't sound relevant to politics, let alone anarchism...

The basic idea of the talk/discussion is to look at complexity theory and process philosophers (particularly Henri Bergson), and see connections between the concepts from these fields and anarchism. Going on from there, i'll discuss how complexity theory and process philosophy may help justify, explain, inspire and expand upon anarchism and green politics... My particular approach will also include a look at the psychology of freedom and creativity...

The concept of time is important in complexity theory, process philosophy and the psychology of freedom, so in order to highlight the points being made i'll play some improvisational rhythms on the tabla...

The original notes posted describe some of the diverse topics i may go into... given enough time, etc...

Hope this helps...

Justin