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Of course, the idea that resistance is futile is an unacceptable conclusion for most people and certainly for critical theorists. But this conclusion is particularly odd in the context of Michel Foucault's work-a body of writing that has offered at least some resistance to a number of disciplinary practices.
Mar 28, 2022 · What does Resistance is Futile mean? Resistance is futile is an iconic line from the science fiction franchise, Star Trek. The line is used by the Borg in the series, who assimilate various cultures into their own and warn the encountered species, that “resistance is futile”.
Jul 21, 2021 · It means "Resistance to the Borg is futile", or perhaps it is suggesting that borg based DNA techologoy will be "as successful as CRISPR", but the only reason for this phrasing is the quote from Star Trek.
Underlining the intricate relationship between power and resistance, Foucault states: “Where there is power, there is resistance, and yet, or rather consequently, this resistance is never in a position of exteriority in relation to power.” (History of Sexuality, 1978, 95-96). 21st-century British literature provides a rich tapestry about the emp...
While Moira’s escape is an inspiration to the rest of the Handmaids, this scene in particular shows how Aunt Lydia serves as a gatekeeper between Moira and Offred’s friendship, and more importantly signifies the battle between hope and resistance (Moira) and the forces that try to control it (Aunt Lydia).
May 15, 2013 · A comparative reading of these fictional narratives highlights a series of themes that are also implicit in the research literature. We argue both that these themes are important considerations in the shaping of technological design and that an attention to the tropes of popular culture holds methodological value for ubiquitous computing.
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Jan 13, 2017 · What does it mean to have a literature of resistance? To foment a political movement, what’s needed is action, right? Politicians changing policies, protesters making noise?
