Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Acid Horizon - Anti-Oculus
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Oct 15, 2023 The Acid Horizon crew, authors of "Anti-Oculus: A Philosophy of Escape," discuss the writing process, key concepts, and the relationship between cinema and ocularity. They explore thermostatic governance, early cybernetists, the role of creativity in philosophy, and the interconnectedness of thought and action. They also discuss reshuffled time in the film "Memento" and the use of Steadicam in "Rocky" and the Lord of the Rings cartoons. The podcast ends with a casual conversation about childhood experiences, upcoming live events, and future projects.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Process of Writing and Expanding the Book
01:35 • 24min
Thermostatic Governance and Air Conditioning
25:13 • 6min
Early Cybernetists and the Map-Territory Distinction
31:31 • 5min
The Role of Creativity in Philosophy
36:40 • 9min
Thought and Action: Interconnected and Transformative
46:04 • 21min
Reshuffled Time and Finding Meaning: A Discussion on the Film Memento
01:06:46 • 7min
Exploring the Use of Steadicam in Rocky and the Uncanniness of the Original Lord of the Rings Cartoons
01:13:58 • 2min
Casual Conversation and Future Projects
01:15:48 • 11min