What's Left of Philosophy 90 | Ecological Materialism and Logistical Strategy w/ Dr. Jeff Diamanti
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May 27, 2024 Dr. Jeff Diamanti delves into ecological materialism and logistical strategy, exploring terminals as spaces where capitalism abstracts matter. Discussions range from indigenous resistance to sustainable provision, blending Marxist theory with environmental concerns and emphasizing the relationships between materiality, Marxism, and environmental issues.
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The Terminal as Capital's Crucible
- The terminal is where materials get abstracted into capital and logistical flow is sensed in real time.
- This place reveals how climate and capital logics converge beyond simple contradictions.
Bridging New and Historical Materialism
- New materialism and historical materialism differ stylistically and in attachment to concepts of matter.
- Capitalist abstraction is a powerful material force shaping worlds, which new materialism often overlooks.
Cycling Reveals Industrial Terraforming
- Cycling near Dutch dunes revealed how landscapes are terraformed to manage industrial reality and climate threats.
- The proximity of massive cargo ships highlights the entanglement of extraction, industrial logistics, and everyday life in the Netherlands.