PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast Pill Pod 1 - Why Critical Theory? Reading Bruno Latour
Mar 4, 2020
The podcast explores critical theory, discussing its origins, symmetrical definition of the social, and its connection to climate change and conspiracy theories. It also touches on climate change denial, the embezzlement case at Ryerson Student Union, and a scandal involving a French literary figure. The hosts reflect on the significance of Bruno Latour's work and stress the importance of establishing matters of concern and using reason.
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Critique's Overreach
- Bruno Latour expresses regret for overemphasizing the social construction of facts in the Science Wars.
- This argument is now used to deny objective truths like climate change.
Latour vs. Peterson
- The hosts compare Latour's regret to Jordan Peterson's stance on facts.
- Peterson emphasizes accepting facts as they are, without over-theorizing.
Matters of Concern
- Latour advocates for shifting from "matters of fact" to "matters of concern."
- He criticizes intellectuals for over-politicizing issues and denying objective reality.