Episode #129 ... Gilles Deleuze pt. 5 - Difference

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Mar 16, 2019

Delve into the fascinating ideas of Nietzsche's eternal return and how Deleuze reinterprets identity as something fluid and dynamic. Explore the flaws of post-war urban planning that aimed for organization but led to greater issues like segregation and crime. Discover the importance of viewing cities as living entities, emphasizing organic dynamics over rigid structures. Embrace the notion that identity is not fixed but continually shaped by experiences, urging listeners to accept change and difference in their lives.

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Being vs. Becoming

Deleuze, inspired by Nietzsche, challenges the traditional philosophical view of "being" versus "becoming."
He argues that "becoming," the constant process of change, is fundamental, while "being" is a derivative, a human attempt to categorize the flux.

ANECDOTE

Urban Renewal

The urban renewal movement of the 50s/60s attempted to impose order on cities by dividing them into designated zones.
This rigid structure worsened social problems and highlighted the limitations of applying static identities to dynamic systems.

ANECDOTE

Trumpet Player Example

A man starts playing the trumpet to impress a woman, illustrating how identity is contingent on connections and experiences.
His future as a trumpet player depends on ongoing interactions, not a fixed identity.

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The gay science

Dallas, Eneas Sweetland, 1828-1879.

The Gay Science is a book by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1882 and expanded in 1887. It is a collection of poems and 383 aphorisms that interrogate the history of knowledge and celebrate philosophy as a means to individual freedom and cultural renewal. Nietzsche declares the death of God and critiques European culture, morality, and the role of religion. The book is known for its aphoristic style and its exploration of themes such as the artifice of knowledge, the importance of 'amor fati' (love of fate), and the need for a 'gay science' that is joyful and life-affirming[2][3][4].

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Friedrich Nietzsche

Thomas Common

The book details Zarathustra's descent from his mountain solitude to share his transformative ideas about humanity and existence. Nietzsche explores themes such as the rejection of traditional moral values, individualism, and the concept of the Overman. Zarathustra's interactions with various characters reveal his struggle to articulate his vision and confront prevailing societal values. The book also delves into the existential test of the eternal recurrence of the same and the importance of self-overcoming and personal transformation[2][4][5].

The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Gerd Albers

Jane Jacobs

Published in 1961, 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' is a seminal work by Jane Jacobs that critiques the urban planning policies of the 1950s. Jacobs argues against the modernist urban renewal practices that separated uses and led to the decline of city neighborhoods. She advocates for dense, mixed-use development, walkable streets, and the importance of 'eyes on the street' to maintain public order. The book emphasizes the complexity of urban life and the need for planning that prioritizes the needs and experiences of residents. Jacobs uses her own neighborhood, Greenwich Village, as a model for a healthy and vibrant urban environment, contrasting it with the urban renewal projects championed by figures like Robert Moses[2][3][5].