Monthly Archives: January 2019

Slavoj Zizek Vs Jordan Peterson: A Preview

Posted on January 17, 2019 by David Roman

Jordan Peterson has announced that he’s in talks to hold a public debate with Slavoj Zizek, perhaps as early as March this year. I consider myself familiar with the work of both, perhaps more than most, so I might as … Continue reading →

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¿Fue la Reconquista española una lucha contra un invasor extranjero?

Posted on January 3, 2019 by David Roman

(Actualizado el 12 de Abril de 2024) Una de las grandes controversias de la historia española es la definición exacta de lo que fue el largo periodo histórico que se denomina como Reconquista, entre la derrota del último rey visigodo … Continue reading →

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The Weirdness of Being “Native American”

Posted on January 1, 2019 by David Roman

(Updated Nov. 1, 2023) From “Pocahontas” Warren (1) to “One-fourth Alaskan native” con-writer John Smelcer to fake Navajo Tim Barrus to “Canada’s foremost Indian movie director” Michelle Latimer, the world is full of self-proclaimed Native-Americans with dubious claims to that ethniticy. … Continue reading →

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