Theory of Imagination

In Pursuit & Remembrance
of Liberatory States of Being

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By engaging our imaginations, we become artists in our thinking and behavior, and can bring about material changes to our realities.

Imagination is a vital capacity

The & imagine Theory of Imagination is a living document, and an expression of literary kinship and lineage. It will continue to evolve as & imagine engages more people and texts, but the general assertion remains clear: the imagination is central to our humanity, and we can choose to engage it or ignore it.

The choices we make about our imaginations can extend far beyond ourselves, and either reinforce harmful narratives or transform them.

We invite you to read our current Theory of Imagination, and join us in the imaginative work of accessing memory, countering domination, and building better futures.

Imagination is a site of collision between our immanent, human power & our cultural, historical contexts.