International conference hosted by SatiReNet
Building upon the foundational works of Charb (2015), Brink (2015), Greenberg (2019), and Declercq (2021), who have explored satire as a pre-generic mode, a frame of mind, or a counterpublic practice, our explorative research network endeavours to redefine the nature of satire. 真人线上娱乐 believe satire transcends mere judgment of others and instead seeks to uncover folly within ourselves. Our aim at the conference was to delve into the hybrid tensions inherent in satire, including the interplay between outward and inward critique, fiction and truth-telling, play and critique, moral restraints and license, engagement and detachment.
The conference was a scholarly exploration of the nature of satire. The contributions enriched the discourse on satire's pivotal role in challenging misconceptions, communicating complex ideas and shaping our understanding of the world.
Themes for research:
- Satire and images: This theme examines the commonly assumed unambiguity of graphic satire, such as cartoon caricatures. Recent years have seen a surge in heated polemics surrounding this presumption, indicating a reliance on quick ethical interpretations of satirical works by both academics and non-academics (Charb, 2015; Brink, 2015; Greenberg, 2019; Phiddian, 2019). Moreover, graphic satire remains vastly understudied compared to its literary and TV counterparts (Gatrell, 2005; Brink, 2021), making this theme both urgent and promising.
- Satire and performance: In the digital age, satire has proliferated across various platforms, including social media, posing new challenges in the relationship between performance and audience. This theme explores the evolving dynamics between performance and audience participation in satirical works, with a focus on the ethical and aesthetic complexities arising from the interaction of context, theatricality, and audience interpretation (Fischer-Lichte, 2008; Reilly, 2011; Swift, 2019; Eigtved, 2021).
- Satire and knowledge: Both satire and science aim to expose falsehoods and reveal truths. This theme scrutinises the intersections of satire and knowledge, specifically how satire can be utilised to challenge scientific misconceptions and communicate complex ideas (Bore & Reid, 2014; Riesch, 2015; Pinto, Mar?al, & Vaz, 2015; Klitg?rd, 2020; Klitg?rd, 2021). 真人线上娱乐 aim to uncover the potential risks and benefits of this approach by examining the moral and discursive quandaries associated with using satire to negotiate the ethos of the scientist.
The conference was funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark