In a society that ascribes inherent value to productivity, it’s easy to overlook the potentially harmful structures we are actually (re)producing through our labour. In this episode we explore the cult of productivity - life under capitalism - through a neuroqueer lens. We question how the individualistic nature of self-discipline that surrounds productivity interacts with acts of solidarity and mutual aid, and how we might build futures that are more welcoming of queer community building. You can also look forward to some hot takes on mindfulness and slow living, as well as some very un/serious yapping towards the end of the episode…

References:

Choi, M.A. (2021). The power of slowness: Governmentalities of Olle walking in South Korea. Transactions of the IBG. 47 (2). Pp. 562-576.

Cook, E. (2016). (Dis)Connections and silence: experiences of family and part-time work in Japan. Japanese Studies. DOI:10.1080/10371397.2016.1215228

Gregg, M. (2018) Counterproductive: Time management in the knowledge economy. London: Duke University Press.

Kafer, A. (2013). Feminist, Queer, Crip. Indiana: Indiana University Press.

Lorde, A. (1988) A burst of light. New York: Firebrand books.

Manning, E. (2016). The Minor Gesture. London: Duke University Press. 

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