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Roy Williams @dustcube's avatar

Jesus, Mary and Joseph! (as they say on the sacred isle) those last 10 minutes - after skirting round THE issue for more than 60 rather 'academic' minutes (the question of whether, and if so, how, can we - or can't we - define the 'self') is what 8Q is / should really be (?) all about. (And as a good Zen Buddhist, I must add: remember, if you find the Buddha on the road, kill him!)

Aside: I despair for the US of A until the day they delete that guff about the 'individual' and individual 'rights' being 'self-evident' - it really is so 'last season'!

If you haven't already, you might try and lay your hands on the short book, "There was this goat" (sic) by Antjie Krog et al, which is about that same puzzle, played for much higher stakes namely, "What does 'Ubuntu' really mean when you are looking down the wrong end of a machine gun?"

In short: "community, as lived, on site, not in books, in art, in literature, in court, or what you will - but rather, dust and all." I'll send you a copy if you need one.

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Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Yeah we skirted around the big issue till the end! I’ll look out that book. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Okay, I've finished. I just wanted to say how much I loved this conversation. Really made my morning. Thanks!

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Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Pleasure!

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

This would have been great on Live. Shame it didn't work out! I'm watching now and keep wanting to comment. :) Loving it so far.

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Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

I know. It was super frustrating for him, but we got agile about it so nothing lost. We’ll try again another time I’m sure.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Not being hip enough? haha love it.

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Ryon J's avatar

Very informative, great listen!

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Marqv's avatar

Hi, I would very much be interested in hearing your thoughts on my book.

“It explores the ethical complexities of interspecies relations through the lens of an advanced alien civilization called the Jacksons. The novel challenges readers to consider how easily a more advanced civilization might view humans as a resource, mirroring humanity’s own treatment of other species on Earth.

It can be found here — https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228994545-the-jacksons-debate

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