Academic Journey and Anarchist Ideas

The speaker shares her academic journey, highlighting her initial focus on analytic philosophy and political theory, specifically traditional thinkers like Hobbes and Locke. A pivotal moment occurred when she ventured into the world of anarchism through unexpected interactions during her time running a vegan restaurant. Exposure to Deleuze and Guattari's works altered her perception of both power and the possibilities within political discourse, allowing her to reevaluate her skepticism towards anarchism. Over the years, this evolving thought process culminated in the creation of her book, which seeks to amalgamate disparate ideas surrounding anarchism and contemporary philosophy.