#3273

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mutual Aid

Book • 2012

Peter Kropotkin's Mutual Aid explores the role of cooperation in evolution and society, challenging the prevailing notion of a solely competitive struggle for survival.

Kropotkin argues that mutual aid, or cooperation, is a fundamental aspect of life, evident across various species and human societies.

He uses numerous examples from natural history and human societies to illustrate how cooperation enhances survival and adaptation.

The book's central thesis is that cooperation is not merely a secondary phenomenon but a primary driving force in evolution and social development.

Kropotkin's work has had a lasting impact on anarchist thought and continues to inspire contemporary discussions on cooperation, social organization, and the potential for a more just and equitable society.

Mentioned by

Peter Singer

Dean Spade

Blaise Aguera y Arcas

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Singer

, in reference to mutual aid and cooperation as a factor in evolution.

28 snips

BRIAN HARE & VANESSA WOODS: the evolution of friendliness

Dean Spade’s book is a really important resource if you're focused on addressing community needs, according to

Kelly Hayes

26 snips

Awareness-Raising Protests Won’t Threaten the Richest, Most Well-Armed People on Earth

Mentioned as

Dean Spade

’s book that came out in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 snips

How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell, Together with Dean Spade

Mentioned by

Blaise Aguera y Arcas

as a book written by Peter Kropotkin, based on cooperation instead of competition.

15 snips

Blaise Agüera y Arcas: why AI really is intelligent

Mentioned by

Tom Llewellyn

as a book by

Dean Spade

who is also the presenter of the podcast.

11 snips

Mutual aid for survival and resistance with Dean Spade

Mentioned by

Ruth Kinna

when discussing the concept of mutual aid and its contrast with mainstream political interpretations.

Essay #100: Ruth Kinna, ‘Mutual Aid: What It Is and What It Is Not’

Mentioned by

Graham Culbertson

and

Roman Krznaric

throughout the episode, discussing his influence on anarchism and social theory.

129. The Everyday Anarchy of Colin Ward -- Roman Krznaric

Recommended by Joel as a great resource for resisting fascism and keeping each other safe.

Episode 642: Heinrich Himmler Part VI - Mein Cramps

Mentioned by

Ruth Kinna

and discussed extensively as Kropotkin's major work on mutual aid and its implications for anarchist organization.

Peter Kropotkin

Mentioned when

Dean Spade

talks about his online workshops and videos with skills building for a group.

Community Through Promiscuity

Mentioned by Jay when recommending books or articles on mutual aid.

Where Do We Go From Here? Featuring Kali Akuno

Mentioned as a source of anarchist ideas brought to China by revolutionary students.

A brief history of Anarchism

Mentioned by

Graham Culbertson

as a masterpiece and the greatest work of anarchist theory.

166. Goliath's Curse -- Luke Kemp

Mentioned by

Ruth Kinna

as the book Kropotkin is best remembered for.

Peter Kropotkin: an interview with Professor Ruth Kinna

Mentioned by

Jessica Lanyadoo

as a resource for understanding mutual aid.

504: Horoscope + Mutual Aid with Dean Spade

Mentioned by

John Protevi

in relation to the concept of mutual aid and cooperation in human societies.

Regimes of Violence with John Protevi

Mentioned by

Dana Williams

as a significant anarchist thinker whose work intersects with sociology.

Essay #96: Dana Williams, ‘Concerning Anarchist Sociology: Working Within and Against Discipline’

Mentioned by

Sophie Scott-Brown

in relation to his ideas on mutual aid and cooperation in human evolution.

Gifts and Gratitude

Mentioned as the author of "Mutual Aid", a book arguing that mutual aid is a greater factor in human evolution than competition.

Anarchy Works, Chapter 01, Human Nature

Mentioned by

Kamea Shane

as a book that she will be interviewing Dean Spade about.

[LIVE RECORDING] Dr. Rupa Marya: What are we willing to risk for collective liberation?

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app