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The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily

1113: Egrets, While War by Tishani Doshi

May 8, 2024
Author Tishani Doshi discusses the symbolism of college campuses and how they reflect life's unpredictability & messiness. The poem delves into themes of human resilience using egrets to symbolize ancestral connections & transformation amidst adversity.
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  • Human resilience in the face of tragedy is celebrated through poetry, honoring emotions and truths.
  • The poem 'Egrets, While War' reflects on loss, transformation, and ancestral longing through vivid symbolism.

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Exploring Philosophical Reflections on Learning and Order

The podcast delves into the idea of campuses as cultivated settings that convey order and rationality, masking the true messy nature of learning, experimentation, and protests. It reflects on the symbolism of traditional paths between learning spaces and the monastic roots of being a student, contrasting them with modern pathways defined by handheld technology. The concept of 'desire lines,' unplanned footpaths that symbolize human agency and resistance to boundaries, is highlighted as a representation of freedom and curiosity amidst structured environments.

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