de.hypothesesGoing through her deceased mother's belongings, Alina Lange discovered an old collection of recipes - an emotional find that led her to ponder the question:
What role (if any) do emotions play when it comes to giving or following instructions? Are how-to books really devoid of sensory and emotional experience?
Once More, with Feeling: A ‘Sober’ Reappraisal of How-to Sources
In my recently deceased mother’s belongings, amongst many other things, I found a recipe collection. The recipes were outdated; the booklet consisted of collectible cards illustrated with faded photos from the 90s. Some recipes were handwritten, scribbled down by different hands (including that of my 10-year-old self). Others bore witness to special needs and life… Continue reading Once More, with Feeling: A ‘Sober’ Reappraisal of How-to Sources