Accelerationism w/ Michael Downs
Žižek And So On
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Accelerationism and Political Reconfiguration
This chapter examines the contentious views of a notable thinker on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, portraying them as symbols of flawed ideologies. It discusses the concept of accelerationism as a way to instigate necessary political change, contrasting it with managed deceleration, while also reflecting on the complexities of modern subjectivity in relation to language and technology. By unpacking Hegelian interpretations and the critique of human-centered philosophy, the chapter highlights the evolving nature of identity in an increasingly technological world.
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