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Freedom and Hostile Design

Freedom and Hostile Design

FromHi-Phi Nation


Freedom and Hostile Design

FromHi-Phi Nation

ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Some acts of expression are awesome, while others suck, and one philosopher has a new theory about the difference. Using this theory as a guide, we look at some of the suckiest things that ever sucked in urban design, and the street artists and compassionate vandals who are trying to fight them. We use these stories to investigate how public spaces are becoming less free and more coercive. Guest voices include Nick Riggle, Leah Borromeo, Rowland Atkinson, Victor Callister, and Richard Rowland.
Released:
Jan 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (63)

Hi-Phi Nation is philosophy in story-form, integrating narrative journalism with big ideas. We look at stories from everyday life, law, science, popular culture, and strange corners of human experiences that raise thought-provoking questions about things like justice, knowledge, the self, morality, and existence. We then seek answers with the help of academics and philosophers. The show is produced and hosted by Barry Lam of Vassar College.