Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/j/95296752322 Abstract In the talk, after clarifying terms such as ‘identity’, ‘self’ and ‘person- hood’, I propose an empirical account of identity based on the notion of “whole phenotype”. This move allows one to claim the persistence of the individuals before and after their being affected by dementia.

Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/ j/ 94504263949 Abstract From Emojis to Manga, from Western adverts to "foreign" brand consciousness, visual products are continuing their near instantaneous circulation around the globe. Especially their apparent 'naturalness' and freedom from translation is appealing. But here also lies the problem: these materials have been constructed by social actors with specific agendas in mind; and especially their 'foreign' receptions create challenges, including ethical ones. In order to properly study these fairly new phenomena, a different kind of terminology is needed, not one that relies on older media concepts, but one that does them justice in terms of their contextual and technological complexity, multivalence and mobility. In my research presentation, I will propose to introduce the term 'VisionBytes' for […]

Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/j/94168990571 Abstract This talk will attempt to re-think some of our categories in the study of religion and philosophy by bringing materials from early China into the conversation.  I will focus in particular on the topics of interpretation and ritual.