Undisciplined Podcast Interweaving Deleuze & Luhmann w/ Hannah Richter
Mar 17, 2024
Hannah Richter, a Lecturer in politics at the University of Sussex, dives into her compelling book, "The Politics of Orientation: Deleuze Meets Luhmann." She explores how Deleuze and Luhmann's ideas illuminate contemporary political turbulence, including populism and misinformation. Richter connects their theories to today's complex challenges, offering fresh insights into societal control and political strategies, particularly in the age of digital media. The conversation also reflects on indigenous perspectives in relation to the Anthropocene, enriching the discourse on ecological understanding.
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No Guru
- Hannah Richter was asked about her philosophical guru during a job interview.
- She responded that she wasn't sure she had one or needed one.
Reading as a Traitor
- Deleuze read his sources of inspiration as a traitor, not an interpretive priest.
- Luhmann did something similar with Parsons, drawing inspiration but diverging significantly.
Spark of Interest
- Richter's interest in theory began with a module on conspiracy theories in American pop culture.
- Reading Lyotard's "The Postmodern Condition" was a turning point in her academic journey.
