Brian Massumi is a philosopher, writer and political theorist. His work focuses on perception, affect and the virtual. Massumi's research spans the fields of art, architecture, political theory, cultural studies and philosophy. He teaches in the Communication Department of the Université de Montréal.
Massumi is also known for English-language translations of recent French philosophy, including Jean-François Lyotard's The Postmodern Condition (wit...
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