It seems to me that there can really be no objective categorizing because our biases are the lens through which we perceive and interact with the world. I’ve always held the belief that objectivity is not something to be reached or to be found, but something that exists within all of us. I think that listening to all subjective opinions and reaching a consensus is the way we can create a somewhat “objective” method of categorization. I think of it like taking the best of all sides and from there we can find a solution. The problem that may arise with that is the fact that some views are so different from each other that sides will feel that there can be no agreement can be reached. Also, who gets to sit at these discussions? I feel as though the topic of discussion would be reviewed again for it’s importance. Is it better to reach that consensus or just remove categories all together? Also, I’m confused about the statement of gay and lesbian studies being what homosexuality is and queer theory being what homosexuality does. At first I related it to “theory vs practice”, but my confusion came from the fact that the word “theory” in queer theory actually refers to a practice. Can you explain how queer theory is a practice instead of a theory like the name suggests?
Is it even a library at this point?
My imagined library would be an (indoor) amusement park. To get in, one has to do a quick scavenger hunt to find the keys to enter the library. The content itself of the library would be that of a “regular” library (pleasure books, educational material, etc.). Rides will take you to whatever section you want. The reading rooms would consist of swings, bubble chairs, and hammocks. To get access to restricted material, one has to successfully manage to leave an escape room. There will be a part of the library for those who don’t want to get on rides and those who want to do silent studying, but to access the room; they have to recite any poem they choose. How you choose to leave the library will be up to you (because people get tired of rides after a while.)
Back at it again: Colloquium edition.
Room LL48. I chose this space because I didn’t want to choose a typical library looking space knowing that Bobst has much more to offer (now that I’m thinking about it, a library-looking space would’ve been more appropriate for this class). It is where I’ll have colloquium for this semester. It is a space that I will have to get used to. In this room, I’ll have important discussions with my advisor, I’ll have to do a presentation on my academic interests and most of all, this is the space where I’ll have my last colloquium as a college student.
Outside of the classroom, there is a study space that looks more like a diner seating area, clearly visible from my “unassigned-assigned” seat. This is perfect for me just in case I get tired of looking at my advisor who will be speaking for an hour and 15 minutes while everyone else is on their phone or laptop. From this view, the outside looks dark because the lighting is dim. Despite the darkness, the people outside seem to be having more fun than I am.
In the classroom, the light is beaming bright, yet I and everyone else in my colloquium aren’t feeling so bright. I am upset because I noticed the nearest outlet is quite a number of steps from me. I can’t use my laptop, and my I didn’t bring my iPad charger. Once again, I am on the inside looking out.
(The pictures are giving me problems, I’ll get them up ASAP)