Mahindra Humanities Center Courses

Patriotism and the Culture Wars - Art, Political Culture, and Civic Life

Explore the intersection of patriotism, art, and political culture in contemporary society, examining how these elements shape civic life and influence public discourse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Pentagon, Climate Change, and War - Environment Forum with Neta C. Crawford

Exploring the U.S. military's role in climate change, its energy consumption, and the need to rethink foreign policy and military doctrine for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inequality, Past and Present - A Roundtable Discussion of The Dawn of Everything

Distinguished scholars discuss the origins of inequality, challenging traditional views and exploring new perspectives on human history and social organization.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rethinking Race and Identity Politics

Explore critical perspectives on race and identity politics, examining their impact on society and challenging conventional narratives in this thought-provoking discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Abolition, Activism, and the University - Practitioner Perspectives on Transformative Justice in Boston

Grassroots organizers discuss transformative justice, abolitionist ideas, and community activism in Boston, exploring how these movements should shape university studies and societal change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Disappeared of History - Witnessing Violence and Disappearance Through Art and Philosophy

Exploring the role of politics, philosophy, and art in witnessing extreme violence and recovering humanity in the face of annihilation, focusing on the disappeared of history and ethical considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Damon Galgut and James Wood - Literary Conversation

Acclaimed author Damon Galgut discusses his work and literary career with renowned critic James Wood, offering insights into the creative process, South African literature, and the art of fiction writing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Psychochronology of Everyday Life - Time in Graphic Memoir

Alison Bechdel explores visual strategies for depicting time in graphic memoirs, from unconscious simultaneity to mortality, showcasing her innovative approaches to capturing life's temporal complexities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Birds - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 6

Renowned artist Laurie Anderson explores the future through the lens of birds, blending art, technology, and philosophy in a thought-provoking lecture on reinventing culture with ambiguity and beauty.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The City - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 5

Laurie Anderson explores challenges faced by artists and citizens in reinventing culture, focusing on teachers, activism, and politics in urban settings. Includes multimedia presentation and Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Road - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 4

Explore technology, media, and invention with Laurie Anderson's thought-provoking lecture on reinventing culture through ambiguity and beauty. Includes Q&A with documentary filmmaker Adam Curtis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spending the War Without You: Rocks - Norton Lecture 3

Laurie Anderson explores artistic challenges in culture reinvention, focusing on language, lyrics, and narration. A thought-provoking lecture blending creativity, ambiguity, and beauty in the context of contemporary art and society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Forest - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 2

Exploring visual and spatial sound, Laurie Anderson delves into the concept of place in art and culture, blending multimedia elements to challenge and reinvent our perceptions of reality and creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The River - Spending the War Without You: Virtual Backgrounds - Norton Lecture 1

Laurie Anderson explores artistic challenges in a changing world, focusing on time in music and stories. She discusses reinventing culture with ambiguity and beauty during the slowdown.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Abolition, Activism, and the Imagination - A Roundtable with Movement Leaders

Activists discuss ending mass incarceration, focusing on how humanities inform their work. Speakers from various organizations share insights on prison abolition and their vision for social change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video