Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Jon Greenaway - An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch
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Apr 15, 2024 
Jon Greenaway, a writer and podcaster from the North of England, discusses Ernst Bloch's utopian philosophy. He delves into the captivating yet untranslated work of Bloch, contrasting his prophetic approach with historical materialism. The concepts of 'not yet' and 'Christian atheism' are explored, highlighting their implications for liberation and hope. They also examine how fascism manipulates human desire and the importance of nurturing a communist imagination. Greenaway links Bloch's vision to everyday longings, emphasizing the power of critique and enunciation in shaping a better future.
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Origins Of Horror Vanguard
- Jon Greenaway describes co-hosting the Horror Vanguard as mixing friendship, communism, and horror films.
- He explains the podcast grew from his Gothic studies and PhD on 19th-century Gothic literature.
Bloch As A Doorway Thinker
- Jon says Ernst Bloch unlocks an expansive, charismatic corpus that rewards patient reading.
- He frames his Primer as a beginner's entry rather than definitive philosophical exegesis.
Philosophy As Literary Form
- Bloch writes philosophically in a literary, aphoristic style that deploys concepts through narrative.
- Jon argues this style marries form and content and asks readers to unfold ideas rather than expect upfront definitions.
