The first session on Herd/Species had such a good atmosphere and discussion. Already can't wait for the next one.
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Join us for the second installment of a serial experiment with and around our theme of Herd. On March 18, 5pm we will rethink Herd/The Masses with Hannah Richter.
This is part of a new series where we will be gathering to collectively think with the figure of the Herd. Each session will experiment with the concept’s many permutations, to rethink Herd as /Species, as /The Masses, as /Population, as /Kin, and more.
On March 3, Mariam Motamedi Fraser leads a discussion of Herd/Species. This is an in person event so spots are limited, you don't want to miss it.
Join us! Lots happening as we kick off events in 2026 - wetlandic thought, animal readings, writing sessions, bringing down capitalism, book launches to come, big ideas, critical explorations and speculative experiments. What’s not to love? Sign up for updates at www.contemporarycriticalthought.org
Pick your poison or come to all three!
AND a very exclusive ✨ Writing Session: CURSED NOSTALGIA
This session is an experiment in writing and listening together to see what happens to our writing when we listen to music that is slightly abrasive rather than smoothed out for productivity.
On the first Tuesday of every month, we have Animali: a slow reading group. Read the text together online and discuss. Meaningful, literary texts about animals.
We've got a lot on in February! The next installment of A Thousand Wetlands: Capitalism as Drainage, Dams and Delusions, discussing online Feb 10