AUTHOR SERIES - "Metamodernism" w/ Brendan Graham Dempsey
Dec 4, 2023
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In this podcast, host Layman interviews Brendan Graham Dempsey, a writer focusing on metamodernism. They discuss the foundations of metamodernism, the structure of meaninglessness, the triple hermeneutic in sociology, cultural commentary, the relation between metamodernism and postmodernism/modernism, zetetic thinking and epistemology, and an oscillation model of metamodernism.
Metamodernism emphasizes the relativity of meaning, value, and perspectives, allowing individuals to transcend limited perspectives and connect with others in a meaningful way.
Understanding metamodern art involves considering its material aspects and stylistic evolution, highlighting the role of both in metamodernism.
Metamodern politics seeks to move beyond postmodern identity politics by acknowledging and respecting different perspectives while fostering meaningful connections and coalitions.
Zeteticism challenges radical skepticism and emphasizes the importance of being clear about the relative and context-dependent nature of 'real'.
Deep dives
The Book's Aim: Synthesizing Different Approaches to Metamodernism
The book aims to synthesize different approaches and strands of the discourse on metamodernism, providing a meaningful synthesis of these different approaches and highlighting the deeper structure and common themes they address.
The Importance of Decentration and Reflective Abstraction in Metamodernism
Metamodernism emphasizes the importance of decentration, the ability to reflect on one's subjective lens, and engage in recursive self-reflection. This ability allows for a deeper understanding of the relativity of meaning, value, and perspectives, enabling individuals to transcend limited perspectives and connect with others in a meaningful way.
The Challenging Nature of Art and Aesthetics in Defining Metamodernism
Defining metamodern art and aesthetics presents challenges as it goes beyond conceptual analogies and styles. It involves exploring how meaning and values evolve through different artistic styles and concerns. The book highlights the need to consider both the material aspects and the stylistic evolution in understanding art's role in metamodernism.
The Possibility of Metamodern Politics: Moving Beyond Postmodern Identity Politics
Metamodern politics involves moving beyond postmodern identity politics by acknowledging and respecting different perspectives while also seeking meaningful connections and coalitions. It explores the possibility of engaging with various worldviews and achieving collective action through mutual respect and integration of diverse perspectives.
The Zetetic Approach to Knowledge
The podcast explores the concept of zeteticism, which is a humble and inquiring approach to knowledge. It challenges the radical skepticism of postmodernism and acknowledges that we can know something. Zeteticism emphasizes the importance of being clear about what is meant by 'real' and recognizing that it is a relative and context-dependent term.
The Dialectical Movement of Metamodernism
Metamodernism is described as a dialectical movement that negates what had been while also moving beyond it. It rejects the simplistic idea of oscillation between two poles and emphasizes the integration of multiple cultural codes. The aim is not to reach a stable equilibrium, but rather to engage in perpetual recursion and iterative self-reflection.
The Toggle between Multi-Layered Reflexivity and Second Naivete
The podcast discusses the toggling between multi-layered reflexivity and the concept of the second naivete in the metamodern mind. While being highly reflective and self-aware is essential to the metamodern perspective, it is also recognized that constantly reflecting on everything is maladaptive and not always helpful. The capacity to toggle between deep reflection and a state of second naivete provides a nuanced and contextually aware approach to navigating different situations.
For the 37th episode of the Integral Stage Authors Series, Layman meets again prolific metamodern author and friend of the channel, Brendan Graham Dempsey, to talk about his latest book, "Metamodernism: Or, The Cultural Logic of Cultural Logics." In this much needed work, Brendan surveys the variety of "metamodernisms" that have emerged in recent years and, using some integrative distinctions, argues for their deep kinship and complementarity.
Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer whose work focuses on the meaning crisis and the nature of spirituality in metamodernity. He earned his BA in Religious Studies from the University of Vermont and his MA in Religion and the Arts from Yale University. He lives in Wolcott, Vermont.
Metamodernism: Or, The Cultural Logic of Cultural Logics
https://www.amazon.com/Metamodernism-...
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