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87 – Fisher – Capitalist Realism

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Nov 1, 2025
Dive into the world of Mark Fisher's 'Capitalist Realism' as hosts explore its profound impact on a generation. They discuss the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit and its influence on Fisher's thought. Expect insights on how memes reflect societal detachment and the critique of capitalist structures, especially in mental health and education. The conversation even touches on the challenges of imagining capitalism's end versus apocalyptic scenarios. What’s next for the left? The discussion wraps up with Fisher's radical prescriptions for change.
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ANECDOTE

Body In A Tanker

  • Michael recounts a trucking-insurance story where a murderer hid a body in a tanker and workers discovered it during unloading.
  • The example demonstrates why in-person response still matters despite talk of automation.
ANECDOTE

Pneumatic Tube DMV

  • Michael and Cameron reminisce about the satisfying pneumatic bank tube used at a DMV repurposed from a bank.
  • The story imagines broader public services using simple tech conveniences that capitalism restricts.
INSIGHT

Capitalism Colonizes The Imaginary

  • Capitalist realism describes how capitalism narrows imagination so people cannot conceive coherent alternatives to it.
  • This concept ties aesthetics, everyday life, and political possibility into a single explanatory frame.
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