Acid Horizon AHRC 2026: A Brief Hiatus & A Reflection on Vattimo’s “Beyond the Subject
Dec 13, 2025
Take a deep dive into Gianni Vattimo's concept of weak thought and its implications for interpretation and the sovereign self. Explore how Vattimo reinterprets Nietzsche’s Übermensch as a symbol of hermeneutic openness. Discover the influence of Bataille and the critique of Hegelian reconciliations. The conversation highlights a shift from traditional notions of subjectivity, emphasizing metaphors and interpretations as the bases of truth. It also critiques Deleuze’s metaphysical readings, showcasing a rejection of fixed meanings in favor of fluid hermeneutics.
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Funding Crisis Forced New Projects
- Craig recounts walking away from Repeater Books and losing a major income source, which forced creative independence and new projects.
- He credits listeners and patrons for stabilizing Acid Horizon via Ocular Editions and AHRC during that rupture.
Learning Design For The Compendium
- Craig describes learning Adobe InDesign to design the full-color Acephalus Compendium cover and layout.
- He notes the Compendium is deep in production and fulfillment of decks remains a daily task.
Develop Projects Patiently With Clear Timelines
- Plan projects that deepen your practice and engage communities, as Craig describes with a Bergson-inspired tarot deck.
- Aim for patient development and clear timelines, targeting late-2026 for release to manage expectations.
