The Peoples' Institute for Re-thinking Education and Development

Bartleby, The Scrivener

A Wall Street lawyer hires a new clerk who, after an initial bout of hard work, refuses to make copies or do any other task required of him, refusing with the words "I would prefer not to."

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Library - Articles

Seeing Like a State

James Scott builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects.

TEDx-itis

Some symptoms of TEDxitis -- the disease of watching too many TED talks.

Letter from Chief Seattle

A Native American Chief sharing their relationship with nature.

Claude Alvares-Thoughts on Swaraj

This film is part of the Hind Swaraj Today series, which seeks to explore the essence and relevance of swaraj. This film features Claude Alvares, Co-founder of Other India Bookstore and Multiversity Network, who lives in Goa.

Radical Educators in Grassroots Contexts

Our friends have released a fantastic new book, Radical Educators in Grassroots Contexts featuring interviews with Manish Jain, Gustavo Esteva, Coumba Toure, Munir Fasheh and many other dear friends.

#BLM Musings

The entire modern education system has been a colonizing exercise.