Methodologies for the Apocalypse: Unthinking the Thinkable

• In Event: Methodological Explorations in Rhythm and Motion

Abstract

In this conceptual paper we speculate on goals and methodologies for social inquiry responsive to a viral world. Rather than following old methodological scripts, we imagine fluid, responsive, and urgent methodologies as needed responses to better slow and vividly document our progression toward a possible (methodological) ‘apocalypse’. As such a real/imaginary apocalypse enables us to (un)think what is currently thinkable, to postulate, speculate, and hesitate as we stretch to imagine inquiry and knowing in more immediate and deeply responsive and responsible ways.

Authors

• Mirka E. Koro, Arizona State University

• Jennifer R. Wolgemuth, University of South Florida