Jason Bahbak Mohaghegh, an author who delves into themes of darkness and the occult, joins the hosts for a captivating discussion on the complexities and perceptions of evil. They explore the dual nature of lullabies as both soothing and sinister, the intricate ties between evil and intelligence in literature and AI, and the evolution of horror cinema from clear-cut monsters to existential fears. The conversation challenges traditional notions of evil, shedding light on its contextual variations and moral implications in contemporary society.
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The Specificity of Evil
Evil is context-specific and cannot be universally defined.
Each instance of evil has unique qualities depending on its association.
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Dark Lullabies
Ancient lullabies reveal a darker side, exposing children to mortality and manipulation.
Lullabies honestly confront our material condition, unlike ideologies.
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The Futurism of Lullabies
Lullabies aren't just present interventions; they shape future behavior.
This manipulation ties into the link between evil and intelligence.
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Moby-Dick is a novel that tells the story of Captain Ahab's maniacal quest for revenge against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg. Narrated by Ishmael, the story follows the crew of the whaling ship Pequod as they embark on a journey that explores themes of obsession, man vs. nature, and the existential questions of good and evil. The novel is rich in detailed descriptions of whale hunting and life aboard a culturally diverse crew, and it has become a cornerstone of American and world literature[2][3][5].
"Evil is an infinitely complex set of micro-techniques somehow lost in time—that is, subtle inflections of possibility and obscure typologies of influence that once reached across every divide." Jason joins Will, Adam, and Craig for another plunge down the rabbit hole to discuss images of darkness and an inventory of evils in their utter specificity. This discussion contains mentions of the work of Nietzsche, Kojève, Deleuze, Bataille, and Foucault.
'Evil: A Study of Lost Techniques' by Jason Bahbak Mohaghegh is forthcoming from Scarlett Press.
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