Philosophy
The Political Ontology of Judith Butler's Performative Assemblies
Quick fact
Judith Butler argues that public assemblies, like those in Tahrir Square or Gezi Park, are not merely expressive acts but performative ones that create new political realities, giving visibility and agency to precariously living bodies.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered what gives a crowd of protesters its power—is it just the message, or something about their bodily presence itself?