Morgan Dancy

Seriously in-depth article! I’m struck by the line, “By stealing her reproductive organs, the writers harm Scully’s personhood even more so…” That is a powerful statement.

Absolutely enchanting article! I love the description of all the natural elements used to create the Madhubani paintings.

I especially love your use of Grau’s article. It’s one of my favorites! He makes interesting comments about how philosophers would perceive memory erasure. Utilitarians would suggest that the procedure is morally justified if it brings about the most happiness, while other philosophers would probably see the procedure as a limitation of personal freedom (Kant) or the removal of our ability to examine the truth of our reality (Murdoch).
Nozick’s thought experiments identify the happiness vs. experience dilemma you mention in your insightful article. Most of us want a meaningful life, rather than a life devoid of pain.

I actually use your article in my Composition classes. My students write an essay analyzing song lyrics that speak to social justice issues. We start with a visual analysis of this video, and it’s a fun discussion to jumpstart their thinking.

Thank you for this article! I’m reading the article years after you published it; however, it’s still a relevant read even during the pandemic. I’m in quarantine with my family (and have been for more than a month now), and it’s so tough to pull myself away from my domestic duties these days, just sit at my desk, and write. I’ve decided to wake up in the morning before my family rises, so I can spend that time writing without distraction or guilt.