

Future Ecologies presents: Back to Earth - Queer Currents
16 snips Oct 8, 2020
Ama Josephine Budge, Macarena Gómez-Barris, and Jack Halberstam discuss queer ecology, climate justice, decolonial perspectives, and the intersection of queerness in ecology. The speakers explore themes of transformation, desire, pleasure, resistance, and affinity within apocalyptic world making. They emphasize the importance of recognizing diversity, cohabitation, and joy in studying the natural world. They also challenge humanism and oppressive mechanisms while embracing diverse perspectives and the need for transformation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Queer Ecology
01:47 • 6min
Exploring Orchids and Their Symbolism
08:12 • 5min
Exploring Queer Ecologies and the Diversity of Nature
12:44 • 2min
Embracing Transformation
14:16 • 13min
Evolution of Orchids and Indigenous Perspectives on Apocalypse
27:06 • 8min
Challenging Humanism and Embracing Uncontrollable Arenas
35:00 • 2min
Perspectives as Temporary Lodging Places
36:37 • 13min