Walk to work

Musings about my experience with Alexander Technique and how the goal is not to find a new, better way, but get comfortable with always finding new ways.

Part 4 of a multi-part series about the book "Black and White Styles in   Conflict" by Thomas Kochman. This episode covers the third part of   describing classroom modalities of participation in Black American  culture - specifically how turn taking rules differ in black culture and how that relates to both self expression and self control.

Part 3 of a multi-part series about the book "Black and White Styles in  Conflict" by Thomas Kochman. This episode covers the second part of  describing classroom modalities of participation in Black American  culture - specifically how struggle is an important component in a good discussion and carries expectations of how to be a responsible discussion participant.

Myths? Poorly thought out arguments? Let's talk about them!

Fueled by recent events, I discuss why cultural appropriation is a thing and how it relates to racism and colonialism.

Bringing together the idea of flow, male leads being intimidated by women follows (and black american gender roles)

Part 2 of a multi-part series about the book "Black and White Styles in Conflict" by Thomas Kochman. This episode covers the first part of describing classroom modalities of participation in Black American culture - specifically how argument for persuasion and argument for venting of hostility are considered different by Black people but not recognised by White people.

Part 1 of a multi-part series about the book "Black and White Styles in Conflict" by Thomas Kochman. This episode covers the introduction and the recognition of Black american culture as a African-derived culture in its own right, not merely an inferior version of White culture.

Why I no longer want to teach partnering technique in isolation/out of context. A podcast version of http://gregdyke.github.io/2017/12/08/combining-idiom-dance-technique.html