ACFM

ACFM Trip 44: Humility

Aug 4, 2024

The discussion dives into the intriguing role of humility in politics, especially during elections. It tackles the legacy of the British left and the impact of figures like Jeremy Corbyn. The crew examines how ambient music influences our understanding of history and social movements. They dissect the interplay between humility and humiliation, drawing from Kendrick Lamar's lyrics and broader societal dynamics. The conversation also highlights the importance of humility in activism, as well as its evolution in political discourse, and the challenges posed by social media.

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Cultivating political humility is essential for leftists to acknowledge diverse strategies and promote collaboration in the electoral landscape.

Understanding the distinction between humility and humiliation allows for a more resilient political posture that fosters solidarity and agency among activists.

Engaging thoughtfully in online political discourse is crucial for maintaining humility, as social media often incentivizes self-promotion over genuine dialogue.

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The Need for Political Humility

Political humility is essential for the left, especially in the current context of feeling sidelined and disconnected during the election process. Embracing humility allows for the recognition of diverse strategies within the left-wing sphere, rather than positioning one's own approach as the sole or superior method. This perspective promotes a more inclusive environment where different projects can coexist, fostering collaboration and understanding among varied groups. An awareness of past defeats and the acknowledgment that successes on the left have been historically rare can help redefine expectations and catalyze the regrouping of political efforts.

Intro

4min

Reflections on the British Left

10min

Exploring Ambient Music and Historical Awareness

4min

The Power of Humility in Activism

9min

Humility vs. Humiliation: A Political Discourse

17min

Humility and Politics in Music

25min

The Challenge of Political Humility

8min

What happens when you lose? In this Trip, the ACFM crew explore the role of humility – and humiliation – in politics.

Should we cultivate humility to cope with political weakness? Is fear of humiliation a product of patriarchy? Can humility help us be better political thinkers and organisers? And who’s the humblest ACFM host of them all?

Nadia, Keir and Jem apply their weird-left lens to the topic with ideas from Nietzsche and Lyotard, and music from Erik Satie, Kendrick Lamar, Ravi Shankar and Joni Mitchell.

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Produced and edited by Matt Huxley and Chal Ravens. PRS licence number: LE-0016481

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