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L’échec et ses enjeux critiques dans l’oeuvre de Tierno Monénembo
No full textAt the heart of this reflection is a hypothesis: some of Tierno Monénembo’s novels seem to be characterized by the depiction of characters who fail in the face of adversity. Whether it is the absurd and bitter failure of the intellectual Diouldé upon his definitive return to his native country after his years of study in Hungary in Les Crapauds-Brousse (1979), the aborted heroic dream of Sanderval in Le Roi de Kahel (2008) or the sentimental and family failure of Juliana in Les Coqs cubains chantent à minuit (2015), Tierno Monénembo’s novels not only summon up African social, cultural and political turpitudes through characters who fail in the accomplishment of their missions, but they also offer a lucid reflection on the place of the adventurer and the intellectual in contemporary African societies. Based on this observation, this article attempts to demonstrate that the novels Les Crapauds-Brousse and Les Coqs cubains chantent à minuit can be read as novels of failure in the sense that they describe the physical and moral suffering of the characters in a situation of failure and the social and political violence of which they are often victims. It will involve, on the one hand, examining the forms and issues of this failure, and on the other hand, questioning the social and political determinants that support the dramatic invention of the novels.À la base de cette réflexion, une hypothèse : certains romans de Tierno Monénembo semblent se caractériser par la mise en scène des personnages qui échouent devant l’adversité. Qu’il s’agisse de l’échec absurde et cuisant de l’intellectuel Diouldé à son retour définitif au pays natal après ses années d’études en Hongrie dans Les Crapauds-Brousse (1979), du rêve héroïque avorté de Sanderval dans Le Roi de Kahel (2008) ou de l’échec sentimental et familial de Juliana dans Les Coqs cubains chantent à minuit (2015), les romans de Tierno Monénembo non seulement convoquent les turpitudes sociales, culturelles et politiques africaines à travers des personnages qui échouent dans l’accomplissement de leurs missions, mais aussi ils proposent une réflexion lucide sur la place de l’aventurier et de l’intellectuel dans les sociétés africaines contemporaines. À partir de ce constat, le présent article tente de démontrer que les romans Les Crapauds-Brousse et Les Coqs cubains chantent à minuit peuvent se lire comme des romans de l’échec en ce sens qu’ils décrivent les souffrances physiques et morales des personnages en situation d’échec et les violences sociales et politiques dont ils sont souvent victimes. Il s’agira, d’une part, d’examiner les formes et les enjeux de cet échec, et d’autre part, d’interroger les déterminants sociaux et politiques qui soutiennent l’invention dramatique des romans
Grief in the age of AI: Griefbots and online death spaces
No full textThis paper explores how grief is intertwined within artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital areas. It examines concepts such as the griefbot, an AI used to provide communication between the deceased and the bereaved, digital online memorial spaces to commemorate those who have passed, and digital immortality. While griefbots provide comfort to those who have lost a loved one, questions surrounding ethics of use, such as obtaining the consent of the deceased, using the deceased’s data, and respecting their privacy, remain relevant. The digital afterlife industry, which includes online memorials, puts into question several societal challenges. These challenges can lead to debates over who “deserves” the most to have access data and digital spaces. Capitalism and digital immortality may reveal power dynamics with the deceased. For instance, business leaders and public figures may leave behind a digital legacy to continue to wield authority beyond the life of their physical bodies. As societies continue to merge aspects of human lives (and deaths) into the digital world, we must address issues of consent, privacy, and equitable access. Grieving and remembrance must not be lost in the digital age
Teen Tik Tok Takeover
No full textThe following is a description and outline for a teen TikTok program within a public library. Focusing on the library’s collection, spaces, and technology, teens are asked to create TikToks that invite other peers into the library through the video medium
Offshore wind energy for Nova Scotia: The challenges and the options
No full textConcerns over the causes and effects of climate change have induced an enthusiastic political consideration of offshore wind developments in Nova Scotia. Marine wind turbine farms have been established elsewhere for more than 30 years, but they are a new venture for the Maritimes. Wind over the sea is often stronger, less turbulent and more consistent than over land, and there is also a growing demand for green hydrogen, that could be provided by the strong winds flowing over the Scotian Shelf. However, offshore wind development in Nova Scotia comes with significant challenges. The materials required for a wind farm and its installation (e.g. turbines, installation vessels etc.) currently need to be obtained from elsewhere. The article summarizes the results of a two year long Regional Assessment of the feasibility and acceptability of offshore wind development in Nova Scotia’s waters