Researcher at the Urban Futures Studio, UU. Exploring the role of myths, rituals, magic, tradition, symbols, and play in inspiring social, political, and ecological justice. Lover of farming, hiking, poetry, theatre, and silliness.
@Sheril This is kind of naive/disingenuous on Sagan’s part though. First, because scientists have cosmic and ontological imaginaries that provide the canopy under which their scientific practice sits. The former may be less open to change than they realise. Second, if people’s religious and political stances regularly change on the basis of good arguments from charismatic leaders, books, and friends
@gdi I’m with you. The magic is in the trust, solidarity, and hope they are able to have despite it all. But I do feel part of Andor’s power comes from knowing, as the viewer, that the force is somewhere out there, like a prophecy
Thus far my mastodon timeline seems to be mainly people explaining why I should leave Twitter. It feels a bit like dating a new person who won’t stop talking about their old boyfriend. Okay, but what’s your position on the Star Wars without Jedis?