Category: Starting ANTman
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Declaration of Actor Network Theory
We, the scholars and practitioners of actor network theory, on this day of July 4, 2019, do solemnly publish and declare that we are by nature, and of right, ought to be by law, free and independent thinkers, possessing equal epistemological power with our fellow researchers. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all…
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Organisations Improving STEM and Art Education in South Africa
There are many organisations that share a common vision to improve STEM and art education in South Africa for grades 8-12. These organizations work together with local stakeholders such as schools, universities, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and private sector partners to provide learners and teachers with opportunities, support, and inspiration to engage in STEM and…
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Wage Theft in South Africa and Finding Non-Coward Lawyers to Confront the Issue
Introduction Have you ever been paid less than what you were promised or entitled to by your employer? Have you ever worked overtime without getting compensated or had unlawful deductions from your salary? Have you ever been denied your benefits, bonuses, or commissions that were part of your contract? If you answered yes to any…
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ANTman and Bruno
Bruno Latour’s view on cognition, particularly his emphasis on the distributed and networked nature of thinking, provides valuable insights into how we might approach helping an unemployed school teacher with a master’s degree in Mitchell’s Plain who is struggling with poverty. By taking into account Bruno Latour’s perspective on cognition, we gain a more descriptive…
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Feeling Worthless as an Unemployed Graduate in Tafelsig with Thoughts of Suicide
Introduction If you are an unemployed graduate living in Tafelsig, you may be feeling worthless, hopeless, or even suicidal. You are not alone. Many young people in South Africa face similar challenges and struggles due to the high rate of unemployment, poverty, crime, violence, and social inequality. According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate…
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I want to contribute to Mozilla’s mission with my ANTman104.wordpress project, but how?
I want to apply for help. Just sharing some storms from the Brain. I just hope I can be supported by Actors like Mozilla
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How to Ask for Help When You Are Always the Helper
Have you ever felt like you are always the one who helps others, but when you need help, you don’t know how to ask for it? Do you struggle with feeling guilty, ashamed, or weak for needing support from others? Do you fear that people will judge you, reject you, or take advantage of you…
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ANTman-insights from my journey
Some key insights from the journey are: The author uses Actor-Network Theory (ANT) as a way to intervene, not a theory of what to think¹. ANT helps him to question the taken-for-granted assumptions and naturalised categories in education, such as teaching, learning, curriculum, policy, and innovation. The author shows how knowledge, innovation and knowing in…
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The famous Dr.Jordan Petersen
Bruno Latour would likely critique Jordan Peterson’s emphasis on the “indisputable existence of the individual” from the perspective of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and his broader critique of modernity. Let’s explore some key points of critique Latour might offer: Rejection of Pure Individualism: Latour would argue that the notion of an “indisputable individual” is a product…
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So, are we dumb? Where is cognition in ANT?
Bruno Latour, a French sociologist and philosopher of science, has contributed to the understanding of human cognition, particularly in the context of his Actor-Network Theory (ANT). Here are some key points Latour makes about the cognitive faculty of people: Overall, Bruno Latour’s contributions to the understanding of human cognition through Actor-Network Theory challenges traditional views…