Capitalism and the Technology of Production

0:00 Introduction to this episode.

1:53 In 1879 there was a horrible train wreck: the promise and cost of technology

4:27 A cautionary tale about the influence of the machine on communism.

6:53 What is the frame of Capitalism? (Marxism into desire) 

12:17 The problem with capitalism is not just the machinery, but also our social and libidinal economy.

15:04 Our desires are shaped by society, work, and culture, which are not easily overthrown altogether. 

17:52 How do you manifest the spirit of man at his boldest while denying him his rude desires?

23:33 Accelerationism as a “sadistic” approach to crisis: rush towards death. 

25:49 Barbarism is the only way to get to socialism: nihilism of values. 

27:53 Accelerationism grasps misery: The world of work is confronted as one of future horror.