In early 2023, Dan-el Padilla Peralta recognized loss as a central theme throughout his scholarly work, connecting it to environmental crises, the pandemic, and socio-political conflicts. His book, "Classicism and Other Phobias," explores whether studying classical knowledge can help combat racism and contribute to rebuilding communities. Recommended literature, like Jonathan Lear's "Radical Hope," emphasizes the cultural devastation experienced by the Crow Nation following the extinction of bison, framing loss as having both emotional and existential implications in their lives and worldviews.
Radical Hope reflects on the profound impact of the loss experienced by the Crow Nation, using Plenty Coups' statement on the buffalo's disappearance to illustrate cultural devastation.
Lear's exploration suggests that the phrase 'nothing happened' signifies a deeper existential rupture for the Crow Nation, highlighting the difficulty in reconnecting with their cultural identity after such loss.
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