Freud, Eels and the Non-Binary Nature of Life

Ever wonder how creatures as small as eels can migrate vast distances across entire oceans? Defy rigid binaries and rethink the fundamental definitions of life itself as Dr Patricia Kaishian illuminates the blended, microbial forces underpinning the evolution of all complex organisms on our "symbiotic planet".
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ABOUT DR PATRICIA KAISHIAN: Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian is the Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum, and a professor of biology with Bard Prison Initiative. Her research focuses on fungal taxonomy, diversity and evolution, as well as queer theory and philosophy of science.
ABOUT THE COURSE: Queer Ecology is an emerging and shapeshifting field, challenging long-held perspectives in the sciences. In this course, we'll explore biological systems through the lens of queer theory, blending ideas from ecofeminism, philosophy of science, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Central to this approach are liberatory principles for humans and non-humans alike.