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PaulBoshears

Education2011 M.A. Communications

Europäische Universität für Interdisziplinäre Studien | The European Graduate School (CH)Studies under Judith Butler, Michael Hardt, Brian Massumi, and Jacques Rancière

2006 B.Sci. Sociology, Asian StudiesKennesaw State University (USA)

2002 Summer study abroadUniversity of Cape Coast (Ghana, West Africa)

LanguagesEnglish (native speaker, U.S. citizen)French, Japanese, Mandarin-Chinese, Spanish, Italian (Basic spoken and written)

Academic Research Experience

Europäische Universität für Interdisziplinäre Studien (Switzerland) 2009-currentGraduate Student, Interdisciplinary Studies

Thesis: Spectacular agency: A theory of political action for everyone and no one.Advisor, Wolfgang Schirmacher

Kennesaw State University, Georgia 2009-2010Research Assistant, Department of Sociology

Using an interdisciplinary approach that blends theoretical,methodological, and experiential viewpoints to solve enduring socialproblems related to drug addiction.

• Establish, enforce, & meet deadlines for manuscript production in peer-reviewed academic journals

• Qualitative analysis of interview-based data utilizing Nvivo coding mechanism

• Identifying and compiling relevant literature, articulating areas requiring further study and development

Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology (Japan) 2008-2009Research Technician, Human Developmental Neurobiology Unit

Clarifying the nature and extent of altered sensitivity to positivereinforcement in children whose behavior is consistent with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

• Lead translation team responsible for establishing ethical guidelines ensuring fidelity to translation

• Clarifying cultural artifacts and sensitivies in active comparative ethical programming

• Provided advanced statistical analysis using SPSS software

• Instrumental in developing relationships with crucial stakeholders at local, prefectural, national, and

international presentations (including with the United Nations)

Anti-Prejudice Consortium, Atlanta, Georgia 2006Research Internship

• Provided statistical analysis support resulting in successdul funding for future grants

Grant Writing ExperienceAcción USAART PAPERS MagazineAtlanta Harm Reduction Center continent.



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Editorial Work

continent.: A Quarterly Review of Culture 2010–currentCo-Editor & Founder

continent. is an online peer-reviewed journal that explores thinkingacross a range of media.

• Advisory Board includes: Simon Critchley, Erin Manning, Todd May, Ben Marcus, and J. Hillis Miller • Currently developing a formal relationship with the Culture Lab of Newcastle University, U.K.

• Recruiting collaborators in the U.K., Brazil, Canada, Singapore, the U.S., and Austria.

Referee, Deleuze Studies 2011–

Peer Reviewer, American Sociery for Aesthetics Graduate E-Journal 2010–

Strategic Editor, theavantguardian 2009

Editorial Advisor, Share Magazine 2005–2006

Editor, Georgia Philosophy Series 2005–2006

Editor in Chief, Share Magazine 2004–2005

Literary Editor, Share Magazine 2003–2004

PublicationsBooksBoshears, P., D. Jones, C. Aflague. Eds. The Fool: Selected Proceedings of the Third North GeorgiaPhilosophy Conference. Marietta: Luxor Media. 2007.

Peer-Reviewed ArticlesRommelfanger, K. BOSHEARS, P. The ethical use of neuroscience. American Journal of Bioethics–Neuroscience. 2(2). 2011.

BOSHEARS, P., Harbry, L., M. Boeri. Addiction and sociality: Perspectives from methamphetamine users insuburban USA. Addiction Research and Theory . 19(4): 289-301. 2011.

Boshears, P. Heavy bored cyborg: Attunement and addiction. Journal of the International Association of Transdisciplinary Psychology . 2(1). 2010.

Boshears, P. Suicide is painless: Naphtha, Settembrini, and Jaspers. OtherWise: Online Journal of Philosophy .2009.

Boshears, P. Univocity in the confucian project: Mengzi and Zisizi. Quinta Essentia: The Selected Proceedingsfrom the North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference. (Bice, Jones, Swanson, eds.) Marietta: Luxor Media.2007.

Boshears, P. Kudzu Kongzi: Harmonies between Deleuze & Guattari and the Zhongyong中庸. Interplay: TheSelected Proceedings from the 2006 NGSPC . (Aflague, Jones, Swanson, eds.) Marietta: Luxor Media. 2006.

Boshears, P. Toward a new rationality: Levinas and Marcel’s conceptions of peace and the Other.The ExquisiteCorpse: The Selected Proceedings from the 2004 NGSPC . (Aflague, Jones, Sweeney, eds.) New York: Global

Humanities Press. 2005.

Boshears, P. Social responsibility and the confucian li禮: A cross-cultural investigation. Beyond the Box: TheSelected Proceedings from the 2003 NGSPC . (Jones, Osoinach, Sweeney, eds.) New York: Global HumanitiesPress. 2004.

Poetry “Nature's Mute Cipher” W5RAn. February, 2010.“Flying into New York City” W5RAn. March, 2010.“Ryland's lung – A comedy” Share Magazine. 2003.



Paul Boshears CV , pg. 3 Art Criticism“Drawing in Rhythm and Time: Craig Dongoski at Whitespace.” BURNAWAY . April, 2011.“Selfish Media Archaeology: In the Studio with Craig Drennen.” New American Paintings. March, 2011.“Studio Visit with Jiha Moon.” New American Paintings. February, 2011.“Laura Poitras's O' Say Can You See? a meditation on mediation.” BURNAWAY . December, 2010.“gloATL and Luminocity Atlanta's Hinterland Engages the Crowd.” BURNAWAY . December, 2010.

Publications in Progress ArticlesGibson, D., M. Boeri, P. BOSHEARS. Social recovery: An exploration of recovery routes among former methamphetamine users. Journal of Drug Issues. Submitted December, 2010.

BOSHEARS, P., K. Hughes. Identity migration among methamphetamine users: An integrating model of addictions.

Papers Presented Heidegger's profound boredom and addiction. Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society . Atlanta.2010.

Sites of spectacular agency: A theory of political action for everyone and no one. Seventh Annual North GeorgiaStudent Philosophy Conference. Kennesaw State University. 2010.

Identity migration among methamphetamine users. Society for Applied Anthropology . Mérida, Mexico. 2010. ________________________ Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society . Atlanta. 2010.

Relationality and identity migration among methamphetamine users: An exploratory study.Georgia Sociological Association Annual Meeting , Morehouse College. 2009.

Heavy bored cyborg: Attunement and addiction. Pacific Association for the Continental Tradition. SeattleUniversity. 2009.

Social bonds in the initiation of methamphetamine use. Seventh Annual Suburban Studies Conference.Kennesaw State University. 2009.

Graham Parkes as social philosopher. Third Annual Comparative-Continental Philosophy Circle. East-WestCenter, University of Hawai`i. 2008.

Univocity in the confucian project: Mengzi and Zisizi. Fifth Annual North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference. 2007.

A rhizomatic Zhongyong中庸. Thirteenth National Asian Studies Development Program. Seattle University. 2007

Gender differences in response to a prejudice reduction program. Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society . Atlanta. 2007.

Suicide is painless: Desiring human rights. Midsouth Philosophy Conference. University of Memphis. 2006.

The Step Back: Ethics and Politics After Deconstruction by David Wood. Georgia Continental Philosophy . 2006.— Invited Discussant

Kudzu Kongzi: Harmonies between Deleuze & Guattari and the Zhongyong中庸. Fourth Annual North GeorgiaStudent Philosophy Conference. 2006.

Toward a new rationality: Levinas and Marcel’s conceptions of peace and the Other.Second Annual NorthGeorgia Student Philosophy Conference. 2004.

The Conspiracy of Life: Meditations on Schelling and His Time by Jason Wirth. Georgia Continental Philosophy Circle. 2004. — Invited Discussant

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Social responsibility and the confucian li禮: A cross-cultural investigation. First Annual North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference. 2003.



Appreciating values: Weber's protestant work ethic and Master Kong's li禮. Sociology Student Symposium.Kennesaw State University. 2003.

In the Popular Media RadioAM1690-WMLB. ARTSpeak – radio arts discussion forum. Atlanta, GA. 2010–current

Newspaper The Japan Times. “Strength in cultural differences.” Japan. September, 2008琉球新補 (Ryukyu Shimpo) “沖縄全島エイサ.” Okinawa, Japan. August, 2008

Online Kudzu Kongzi Sole author 2007-currentSpectacular Agency Sole author 2010the avant guardian Strategic Editor, Contributor 2010Ghost Island Contributor 2010

Awards and Distinctions Departmental Scholarship – The European Graduate School 2010

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award 2008

“Best Comparative Philosophy Paper” – North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference 2006Gold Circle Award – Columbia Scholastic Student Press 2005

Perfect Ten Award – HOW Magazine’s International Graphic Design Competition 2005*the only student organization that year to win this award

Best in Show – College Media Advisers, New York 2004

Best of Collegiate Design – College Media Advisers 2004

Leadership Invited discussant, art community building and outreach 2010-present

Treasurer, Student Committee for the Society for Applied Anthropology 2010-2011

Founder, the Poncey-Highlands Reading Group, A philosophy and politics salon 2009

Translation Lead, Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology IRB development team 2008-2009

Acción USA (Americorps*VISTA, a domestic PeaceCorps) 2007-2008Business Development Specialist/Financial Literacy Coordinator

Founding member, the Atlanta Prosperity Campaign 2007

Vice President, Philosophy Student Association 2003-2006

Founder & President, Campus Green Party 2003-2004

Selection Committee Chair, North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference 2003-2006

Professional Affiliations

American Philosophies ForumAmerican Society for AestheticsComparative-Continental Philosophy CirclePacific Association for the Continental TraditionThe Philosophy Student AssociationSociety for Applied AnthropologySouthern Sociological Society

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