What does it mean that your history will be completely overshadowed by the hate your nation espouses? What does it mean that the accomplishments of your people will always have to be couched in their relation to hate?

As a grandchild of post-war German immigrants, it’s infuriating that Americans know practically nothing about German history outside of the 20th century. But there’s a lesson in that. What does it mean that your children & grandchildren will always perform the apologetic for you?

Add to this list! I certainly can’t think of all the MANY things I’m sure I missed here.

6. Explore ways to adapt your work for new media. Many scholars fear a “dumbing down” of their efforts for social media. I get that. But, referencing #1, early-career scholars have to find ways to encapsulate their work in quick, broad, and digestible ways. This is helpful for those on the market.

5. Don’t fear criticism. No one knows your topic/subject better than you. But some know enough to be critical. Be transparent about how you intend to incorporate criticisms. Or, why you’ll ignore them. Either way, don’t denigrate the opposition. Embrace it and do something with it. Never ignore it.

4. No one works in a vacuum. Make sure you are doing what you hope will be done for you. Amplify the work of your fellow scholars, especially those who cite, intersect, and/or parallel your work. You are a part of their circle and a rising tide lifts all boats.

3. FRAME your work. Think of it like a stage. The center is the thing YOU specialize it. It’s your spotlight. But where does THE YOU in your field/discipline end? That’s the edge of the frame. Don’t worry about what’s “off-stage.” Focus on your spotlight and why you/your work is deserving of that.

2. Social media is (in this case) your friend. Utilize your networks to promote your work. If we’re thinking in concentric circles surrounding your scholarship, you’re personally gonna be in the center. But your scholarly peers will be the next ring out. And they will see the value of what you do.

#archaeology #history #ritual #theatre #theater #performance #peru #moche

Oh duhhh….well now I’m disappointed

As long as the story is original!

Thanks nonetheless! I’m struck by how scholarship is framed according to assumptions of performance-specific architecture based upon readings of documentary drama. In some cases—like the Vedic texts—there’s enough to suggest the likelihood of them. But that’s rare in ancient documentation of space.

I would agree. I WANT to agree.

But division, marginalization, isolation, competition, and fracturing have all proven to be money-making models for business in recent years. We’re no longer in the age of “ethical capitalism.” Growth is about revenue. And, today, revenue depends on hate-branding