Practices: Lecture 2. Biopolitics of violence and spaces of resilience: a Schizocartography of struggle and resistance

Oppression and resistance are enacted through embodied experiences and biopolitical mechanisms of power. As a result, strategies of domination and practices of liberation constantly interact, reshaping both human and non-human ecologies and ecosystems. This lecture will guide participants in a critical reflection, using case studies to examine agentic practices of resistance and survival in the face of extreme violence and war. Additionally, we will explore and engage in "Schizocartography," a practice of rhizomatic mapping that involves a lived experience of walking through both dominated and liberated spaces, aimed at subverting hegemonic narratives. Schizocartography is a practice of mapping that challenges dominant, linear representations of space by emphasizing subjective, lived experiences. It draws on Deleuzian and Guattarian philosophy, using the concept of the rhizome to capture the complexity, fluidity, and interconnectedness of environments. In human sciences and the psychology of violence, schizocartography is applied to explore how individuals and groups navigate oppressive structures and reclaim spaces. It helps analyze the psychological impact of violence and domination, while also highlighting practices of resistance, survival, and subversion of power in both physical and symbolic territories.