Courage is borne out of vulnerability, not strength. This finding of Brené Brown’s research on shame and "wholeheartedness" shook the perfectionist ground beneath her own feet. And now it’s inspiring millions to reconsider the way they live, parent, and navigate relations with members of the opposite gender.

See more at http://www.onbeing.org/program/brene-brown-on-vulnerability/4928

Brené Brown — The Courage to Be Vulnerable (Dec 5, 2013)

This podcast asked the question, what is considered legitimate knowledge within the development studies field? It explores the role of the 'Journal Impact Factor' in solidifying existing north-south hierarchies and how funding affects the kind of research produced. It discusses the role of CODESRIA and considers how language hierarchies and barriers shape who can speak about African countries within international academia.

Notes and references: 

Hoffmann, Nimi. “The Knowledge Commons, Pan-Africanism, and Epistemic Inequality: A Study of CODESRIA.” Rhodes University; Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Social and Economic Research, 2018. https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:27764?site_name=Rhodes%20University.

Okere, Theophilus. “Is There One Science, Western Science?” Africa Development 30, no. 3 (December 15, 2005). doi:10.4314/ad.v30i3.22227.

Citing Africa Podcast - Series 3

Episode 1 - Who Owns Knowledge: the Politics of Knowledge Production

A late-night recording of me noodling around with an idea on the piano. All improvised. Never to be played the same ever again.

Sunset

Sunset (Piano Improvisation)

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Musical Moment №1 - Improvised Piano Piece

Pasos Del Ayer - original piano solo

Encontro dos músicos brasilieros do Lectorium Rosicrucianum - Pupils of Lectorium Rosicrucianum 

12.Cantabile - P. Locatelli - Violino, flauta doce e piano

You can almost feel the cold wind on your face isn't? ;)

Video

Ice Wind

After a while I'm back with one of my compositions, entitled Parisienne Walkways. Listening to the song reminds me of images of a walk through the streets of Paris!

Orchestral arrangements and mix by Roberto Riccò.

If you see the video, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vlPQ56UhKY

Parisienne Walkways - Daniela Spadini (original)

The Only Bird I've Known

Made with the Hyundai U852 by Samual P Davies available for free at Pianobook

https://www.pianobook.co.uk/library/hyundai-u852/

Photo by Natalya Letunova on Unsplash

Tolstoy's Waltz

Through a Glass Darkly: A Prelude

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.

LSE is a specialist university with an international intake and a global reach. Its research and teaching span the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. LSE has 16 Nobel prize winners.

Set up to improve society and to "understand the causes of things", LSE has always put engagement with the wider world at the heart of its mission. From its location in the heart of London, the School links communities across the world, from formal academic partnerships to advisory work with governments and international organisations.

Episode 1 - Who Owns Knowledge: the Politics of Knowledge Production

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