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Posthumanism and Diffraction
Posthumanism and Diffraction
Ulmer
Addresses the anti-theory shift
Braidotti introduces several vignettes to be developed in the book
Diffraction is a development of post-humanism
Barad pays attention to how diffraction is different from reflection
In diffraction subjects and objects are always entangled
Laurel Smith uses Haraway’s semiotics with her own knowledge
By making film about paella Smith can show how culture can be created
Diffraction is about using different viewpoints or senses other than
reading, for example videos or audio
It’s also about showing these methods – showing diversity
The capacity to distrust the notion of normal things, to make impact, to
make difference
Scopus diffraction + music