AirGo Ep 342 - Dylan Rodriguez, Pt. 1 - Insurgent Scholar-Activist
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May 30, 2024 
Dylan Rodriguez, a media and cultural studies professor at UC Riverside and founding member of Critical Resistance, explores profound topics around abolitionism and academia. He critiques how universities may support imperialist agendas, urging a genuine approach to decolonization. The discussion dives into student activism, particularly solidarity with Palestine, and challenges the linear perception of time in activism. Rodriguez also emphasizes the importance of collective histories in social movements, urging deeper engagement rather than superficial actions in the fight for justice.
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Time as a Revolutionary Illusion
- Time is an illusion that folds into itself, challenging linear perceptions of history and activism.
- Embracing this fluidity empowers insurgent and abolitionist practices beyond compartmentalized historical views.
Use Collective Study for Power
- Constantly remind yourself that diverse peoples have faced similar struggles before time.
- Use collective study to activate and embolden present abolitionist and insurgent efforts.
Deliverables vs. Deep Study
- Obsession with immediate action ('deliverables') neglects deep, collective study vital for abolitionist work.
- Deliverables often serve funding needs, undermining genuine radical and insurgent organizing.
