Team Human Andrew Slack: Superman vs Ubermensch
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Oct 29, 2025 In this engaging discussion, comedian Andrew Slack, known for his work on 'Orphans, Empires, and the Search for a Better World', dives into the hidden history of corporate power and America's mythic identity. He explores the constitutional omission of corporations, tracing roots back to the East India Company. Slack also connects Superman's evolution to American hope and inclusivity, while advocating for solar power as a symbol of democratic energy. They challenge the role of AI and local resilience in combating systemic collapse, emphasizing cultural change through community.
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The Ghost In The Constitution
- The Founders omitted corporations from the Constitution, creating a "ghost" that later empowered corporate personhood.
- That absence allowed corporations to become a dominant, uncontrolled force in American life.
East India Company’s Violent Beginnings
- The British East India Company forced farmers in Bengal to grow opium and punished resistance with violence.
- That corporate brutality showed American founders the dangers of letting companies govern people.
Superman As New Deal Symbol
- The "Superman years" (1933–1979) mythologized New Deal ideals like inclusivity and collective welfare.
- Cultural icons reinforced a social trajectory toward greater equality during that era.
