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@linda_a_burnett's workshop done, presentations attended, scholars met, and conversations had. What have I learned? Surprising things. Here's a partial reflection histories of scientific instructions, lists & colonial travel. @UU_University, @BookScribbler, @eayers0, @dominikhhh
First off, not all lists are alike. Much can be learned by the order of items, especially when it comes to ethnographic observation. The order of observation tells us about the intellectual context from which the instruction arises. #listing #History #Science #KNOWLEDGE
But study of intellectual context takes us into other domains - of national experiences, of inter-imperial exchanges, of cross-cultural encounters and yes, so often, of violence and indifference to sufferings. #History #Empire #colonized #Violence #KnowledgeManagement
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#Taliban supreme leaders' #instructions to the Mujahidin (Taliban):
1. All Mujahideen should make their intentions pure for Allah.
2. Adorn yourselves with the adornment of piety, elders& youth.
3. Be thankful to Allah, who has given you a great victory with Holy Jihad& his help.
4. Consider fairness & #justice in all affairs/matters.
5. Do good to your afflicted people (the nation).
6. Beware of arrogance, pride, showing off, cruelty & betrayal.
7. Strictly avoid #ethnocentrism and #nepotism.
8. Privilege (promotion etc) must be based on piety & honesty.
9. Establish an atmosphere of trust and brotherhood between you.
10. Avoid actions that create mistrust between you.
11. Do not leave the obligation of  the Propagation of Virtue & Prevention of Vice among yourselves. Perform your prayers in congregation.
12. Avoid corruption ...
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