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We want the Resilients publication to reflect the full diversity of experimental approaches to the question: what possible futures can we envision and how do we prototype them today? | We want the Resilients publication to reflect the full diversity of experimental approaches to the question: what possible futures can we envision and how do we prototype them today? | ||
- | This question implies a strong dose of “visionary adaptation” - of exploring new cultural imaginaries and their influence on our current way of life. The publication should | + | This question implies a strong dose of “visionary adaptation” - of exploring new cultural imaginaries and their influence on our current way of life. The publication should provide |
The publication is inspired by the Commonplace books of old - collections of knowledge and inspirations in bite-sized chunks and a variety of formats. The entries in commonplace books were used as starting point or “compost” for creative works, such as novels or natural philosophy papers. Open, inclusive and exploratory in form and content, we nevertheless aim to create a multifaceted jewel where each side is polished to radiate the beauty of an enduring printed product. | The publication is inspired by the Commonplace books of old - collections of knowledge and inspirations in bite-sized chunks and a variety of formats. The entries in commonplace books were used as starting point or “compost” for creative works, such as novels or natural philosophy papers. Open, inclusive and exploratory in form and content, we nevertheless aim to create a multifaceted jewel where each side is polished to radiate the beauty of an enduring printed product. | ||
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Hence Resilients do not subscribe to a survivalist minimalism or a “bucolic mirage” - the view that it will all be fine if we retreat back to a paradise-like wilderness. Neither do we believe in (post)apocalyptic “we shall never surrender” or us-vs-them tactics. It is about knowing what we are able to change and changing it, while accepting what we cannot change and incorporating that into landscapes of new cultural imaginaries. | Hence Resilients do not subscribe to a survivalist minimalism or a “bucolic mirage” - the view that it will all be fine if we retreat back to a paradise-like wilderness. Neither do we believe in (post)apocalyptic “we shall never surrender” or us-vs-them tactics. It is about knowing what we are able to change and changing it, while accepting what we cannot change and incorporating that into landscapes of new cultural imaginaries. | ||
- | === RT Publication Guidelines === | + | === RT Publication |
- | We encourage vivid, engaging and playful contributions in a variety of styles and formats. Submissions should be concise, accessible, and reflect the themes of the Resilients project, inspiring active and concrete engagement with the topic where possible. | + | We encourage vivid, engaging and playful contributions in a variety of styles and formats. Submissions should be concise, accessible, and reflect the themes of the Resilients project, inspiring active and concrete engagement with the topic. |
- | The following types of contributions are welcomed. | + | The following types of contributions are welcomed. |
* Drops of consciousness (between 140 characters and 140 words): free-form but on-topic, more concise than stream-of-consciousness, | * Drops of consciousness (between 140 characters and 140 words): free-form but on-topic, more concise than stream-of-consciousness, | ||
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* Commissioned pieces: we are open to suggestions for contributors. | * Commissioned pieces: we are open to suggestions for contributors. | ||
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+ | === RT Publication - Technical Guidelines === | ||
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