In this episode, I explore the effects of capitalism and how it is shifting social and cultural norms: from poor work-life balance to declining health, both mental and physical. I also talk about the role of technology (particularly the internet) and its impact on us as a society; from individual self-care to communal healing. I also talk about the importance of perception: visibility, representation, and the institutional pressures that barricade us from redemption.
Links referenced:
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/childcare-costs-system-overhaul-working-parents-spend-half-wages-1236865
https://www.thedrum.com/news/2021/09/02/china-rules-996-work-culture-illegal-prevent-people-overworking
https://www.ft.com/content/683b4e41-9470-46ce-9c32-fe75214c4bf2
https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/what-does-it-mean-to-be-well-the-salt-eaters-wholeness-toni-cade-bambaras-legacy?listIds=590867cea8c0bab2039c3ac5
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58791333
https://www.netflix.com/title/80220334
https://www.ica.art/exhibitions/war-inna-babylon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-54174794
https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2021/10/10/strawberry-slavery/
For further reading on Black community, please engage with the works of the following: Lola Olufemi, Izin Akhabau, Nicolas Tyrell, Neef Ekpoudom, Jade Bentil, Kojo Koram, Nadine White, JJ Bola, Ruby Tandoh, Rianna Jade Parker.
Magazines: Black Ballad, Gal-Dem, Guernica Magazine,
