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i think it's a root actually, that's why it's such a weird shape. does anyone know why D&G made their analogy about roots not branches?
 
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why did deleuze and guattari use tree roots as a metaphor for their theories rather than, say, tree branches?
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Deleuze and Guattari, the influential French philosophers, used the metaphor of tree roots in their work for several reasons. While they did not explicitly compare their theories to tree branches, the choice of roots as a metaphor aligns with their philosophical framework and the concepts they sought to convey. Here are a few reasons why they might have chosen roots over branches:
  1. Rhizomatic Structure: Deleuze and Guattari developed the concept of the rhizome as an alternative to hierarchical and centralized structures. The rhizome represents a non-linear, decentralized network where connections can form in multiple directions. Tree roots, with their interconnected and interdependent nature, symbolize this rhizomatic structure. Unlike tree branches, which tend to follow a hierarchical pattern, tree roots spread horizontally, connecting with other roots in a complex network.
  2. Anti-Essentialism: Deleuze and Guattari rejected fixed, essentialist identities and instead embraced a fluid and multiplicitous view of reality. They believed in the continuous becoming of entities, where identities and meanings are constantly evolving and transforming. Tree branches are often associated with a fixed and predetermined growth pattern, while roots have the ability to adapt, change direction, and explore various possibilities. By using roots as a metaphor, Deleuze and Guattari emphasize the dynamic, non-linear nature of their theories.
  3. Deconstruction of Hierarchies: The choice of roots as a metaphor aligns with Deleuze and Guattari's aim to challenge hierarchical structures prevalent in philosophy, politics, and social systems. By focusing on roots, they emphasize the hidden, underground dimensions of power and knowledge that shape and support dominant structures. Tree roots can represent the underlying forces and networks that sustain and nourish a tree, functioning as a metaphor for the invisible, decentralized power dynamics in society.
It's important to note that while Deleuze and Guattari used the metaphor of tree roots, they were also influenced by various other metaphors and concepts throughout their work. The choice of roots was not meant to exclude the significance of other elements, such as branches, but rather to highlight specific aspects of their philosophical ideas and provide a metaphorical framework that resonated with their theories of rhizomatic connections, anti-essentialism, and the deconstruction of hierarchies.
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Which all makes sense but roots are also more visually interesting than twigs, or at least this one is.
 
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i'm going to fashion it into some sort of talisman I can carry around with me. Maybe a keychain or similar.
 
Clinamenic

Clinamenic

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catalog said:
i think it's a root actually, that's why it's such a weird shape. does anyone know why D&G made their analogy about roots not branches?
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Well branches would fall into the arborescent side of the rhizomatic/arborescent dichotomy, and that side is characterized by the centrality of the tree trunk.
 
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catalog

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Clinamenic said:
Could also be a tea or cocktail stirrer.
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i would probably lose it and don't really like cocktails but yes. get the ends gold-tipped. it's a bit "not me" but maybe it's the way to go.

i was thinking keyring would mean I would actually use it a lot, but it is also a bit big.

Necklace?
 
luka

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its normal to want the smash people that look like that. not good mind you, but normal.
 
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