War Machine Steven Shaviro /// Process After Hours w/ Kazi Adi Shakti
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Apr 8, 2024 Steven Shaviro, a renowned philosopher and cultural critic, joins Kazi Adi Shakti, an active participant in philosophical discussions, for a deep dive into Deleuze's theories. They explore ideas of time, hyperstition, and the intricate relationship between fiction and reality. The conversation touches on the philosophical ramifications of contemporary narratives and aesthetics, alongside a comparison of thinkers like Whitehead and Hume. Listeners will be captivated by their insights into time’s complex nature and how it shapes our understanding of existence.
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Whitehead and Russell's Principia Mathematica
- A. N. Whitehead and Bertrand Russell collaborated for 10 years on Principia Mathematica.
- The project aimed to ground mathematics in logic but ultimately failed.
Deleuze's Radical Process Philosophy
- Deleuze's process philosophy is more radical and fragmented than Whitehead's.
- Deleuze's thought is influenced by Nietzscheanism and 1968 radicalism.
Whitehead's Cleopatra's Needle Example
- Whitehead uses Cleopatra's Needle as an example of constant change.
- Despite appearing stable, the needle changes microscopically and symbolically.
