Evan Calder Williams

Evan Calder Williams, an associate professor at Bard College and author of several influential books, delves into the nuanced concept of paralysis. He discusses its dual role as both a physical condition and a political tactic in protest movements. The conversation explores how paralysis intersects with labor crises and resistance within capitalist systems, as well as its implications for both able-bodiedness and disability in a technological age. Williams also reflects on how contemporary art challenges societal expectations around paralysis, revealing deeper cultural narratives.