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EMSTU ep. Nina Power on The Good, Social Media Use, and The No of restraint and Prohibition

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Jan 16, 2025
Nina Power, a philosopher known for her insights on nature and social media, explores fascinating themes in this discussion. She delves into the duality of nature and societal progress, critiquing capitalism and emphasizing the need for dialogue across diverse perspectives. Nina also tackles modern masculinity, highlighting anxieties around identity and purpose. Parenting amid societal pressures and the consequences of a hyper-sexualized culture are critically examined, fostering a call for reevaluation of values in contemporary society. A thought-provoking conversation!
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ANECDOTE

Warwick in the 90s

  • Nina Power recounts her time at Warwick in the late 90s, a period of intellectual excitement and experimentation.
  • Free university education fostered a combative, free-floating environment where French theory thrived alongside rave culture.
INSIGHT

Decoupling Intelligence

  • Nick Land's accelerationism, focusing on freeing capital flows, can be seen as a decoupling of intelligence from humanity.
  • This raises questions about the nature of intelligence and the human capacity for inhuman thought.
INSIGHT

Order vs. Chaos

  • Despite the de-centering of humanity in scientific progress, a natural order persists.
  • This order, whether originating from a creator or inherent in nature, distinguishes living from non-living things.
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