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A wonderful introduction both to Rousell's concept of "immersive cartographies" and to post-qualitative inquiries in general. There was a lot here worth learning / taking away. I found myself reading the first few chapters intently and skimming the rest. While Rousell's project was a very useful case study (and sounded like fun to participate in), I felt the larger purpose of the work got lost in the weeds.

Kleiner examines capitalism and the possibilities for cooperativism/communism in the digital age, especially in regards to peer production and licensing. Useful distinctions drawn around production, materials vs. digital, and digital labor. Growing dated in some areas, but on the whole still very relevant to today. Kleiner proposes a new licensing model to promote Peer Production / Venture Communism and presents meaningful and substantive arguments against both copyright and standard copyleft licensing models (like GPL, Creative Commons, etc.) from a leftist perspective.

Perhaps scholars of Deleuze would disagree, but as someone trying to get an understanding of the landscape of Deleuze's admittedly challenging philosophical thinking, I think May's book is a remarkably salient and clear introduction. I've returned to it a few times over the years, having gotten so interested in Deleuze's ideas that I've wondered off to read other related things. Finally finished it this February and really appreciated it from start to finish.

I've read a great deal of Freud's work (way back when) and also a good amount about Freud. But reading his work placed in chronological order, with a skilled student of Freud interpreting the most important sections was an eye-opener for me about the evolution of Freud's ideas. Worth a read if, like me, you weren't reading Freud in any particular order, or probably also if you are wanting to dive into Freud's work.

The drawings were interesting and compelling... but I'm not sure the graphic novel format did much to make Lacan more accessible. Good clean writing might do the trick better here. That said, the book would be useful for someone working their way into Lacan's ideas.

A thorough analysis of the ways "adolescent development" emerged in parallel with, and aided/aided by, racism, sexism, and homophobia. A "must-read" in my opinion if you are working with young people ("adolescents") in any profession.

A thorough analysis of the ways "adolescent development" emerged in parallel with, and aided/aided by, racism, sexism, and homophobia. A "must-read" in my opinion if you are working with young people ("adolescents") in any profession.

Already using a modified Zettlekasten method daily to write thousands of notes. Have used guides based on this book, but never read the book itself. Adding to the list of "some days".

A meaningful book. Loved the ride, though not my favorite NK Jemisin. Loved the Inheritance Trilogy and the Broken Earth Trilogy more.