Acid Horizon Becoming Worthy of the Event: Deleuze, Nietzsche, and Revolutionary Ethics with Justin
Jul 17, 2025
Dive into the idea of becoming worthy of events through the lenses of Deleuze and Nietzsche. The discussion highlights revolutionary ethics and the need to overcome resentment to fully embrace life. By emphasizing playfulness and the impact of childhood education, the conversation reveals how emotional well-being can foster societal change. Explore the interplay between chance, transformation, and individuality as philosophical tools for action. Joy and engagement emerge as keys to redefining our relationship with the world.
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Playfulness Prepares for Events
- The event is a continuous becoming that demands active responsiveness, not passive waiting.
- Playfulness and culture of readiness empower us to grasp transformative moments effectively.
Event as Will and Expression
- Deleuze views the event as a singularity infused with a will expressed through bodies and forces.
- Becoming worthy means aligning with the event's will, undergoing transformation through expression, not control or agency.
Embracing Chance and Necessity
- The event involves chance mingled with necessity, requiring fatal love (amor fati) to affirm it.
- Interpretation of forces shapes our engagement, opening space for transformation and readiness.
