The Grid Pt 1: The Rapping Slave Masters (Ep 001)

The Grid is a set of imaginary lines that have been emblazoned onto the land itself. From Chicago streets to county roads, Isaac Newton’s coordinate grid is a fact of life for anyone who lives in Chicago Land. This is the first episode in a four part series.We see how Enlightenment principles lead “rapping slave master” Thomas Jefferson to envision a rural mathematical republic.Chicago Land relies on audience contributions: patreon.com/chicago_landCheck out Soma’s creative projects:Stoned Succubus: instagram.com/stoned_succubus_bandSomatosensation: instagram.com/somatosensationMore music from Chris Robbin’ (Chicago Land Theme composer):open.spotify.com/artist/3o358VkcDy0OGAyUzruVRAFind Xavier on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/XZahnleFacebook: facebook.com/xavier.zahnleXavier also writes about cities when he feels like it:substack.com/@articulata