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DESCRIPTION:In an era of cultural conservatives and the liberal elite\, Oc
 cupiers and Tea Partiers\, civil uprisings and government crackdowns\, per
 haps the one point of agreement today is there’s no shortage of disagree
 ment. But if that’s true\, then why isn’t there more debate—not onli
 ne flame wars\, not the televised jockeying of political candidates\, but 
 live\, in-person dialogue? \nThat question was a starting point for this t
 hree-day symposium on agonism in the public sphere. A term unfamiliar to m
 any\, agonism describes an approach to politics that embraces difference a
 nd disagreement as an important part of democracy. As a series of talks\, 
 workshops\, actions\, and playful experiments\, Discourse and Discord aims
  to explore the structures or “architectures”—whether it’s the bui
 lt environment\, online technologies\, songs\, or recipes—that can draw 
 people together for genuine dialogue and debate. It also reinforces the no
 tion that democracy thrives on and even requires an agonistic foundation: 
 the friction of varied publics and participation by people of different mi
 nds\, views\, and beliefs. \nJoin with a range of other unlike-minded peop
 le to debate and discuss\, disclose and expose—and find out what happens
  when you move beyond agreeing to disagree.\nTickets for free events are a
 vailable at the Hennepin lobby desk one hour before each program.\nTo regi
 ster for workshops\, call 612.375.7600. All lectures will be webcast on ch
 annel.walkerart.org.\n\nPro+agonist: The Art of Opposition\nA new book and
  deck of cards by Marisa Jahn explores the productive possibilities of ago
 nism\, a relationship built on mutual incitement and struggle. Illustrated
  in black and blue—the colors of a good bruise—Pro+agonist: The Art of
  Opposition brings together writings by interdisciplinary thinkers\, artis
 ts\, scientists\, CEOs\, crackpots\, war strategists\, psychotherapists\, 
 and philosophers who raise questions about the importance of political dis
 sent\, the function of discord in discourse\, the rules of escalating conf
 lict\, the roles of parasites within systems\, and more. Readers will emer
 ge with a greater understanding about how to duke it out and an appreciati
 on for taking it to the streets. Cosponsored by Northern Lights.mn\, Walke
 r Art Center\, and REV-. Limited supply available at the symposium. The bo
 ok is also available for download.
LOCATION:Walker Art Center\n
SUMMARY:Discourse and Discord: Architecture of Agonism from the Kitchen Ta
 ble to the City Street
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