Understanding society through the lens of flows

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of 'flows' as proposed by Deleuze and Guattari in their book 'Capitalism and Schizophrenia: A Thousand Plateaus'. The hosts explain that 'flows' refer to the movement and interaction of social phenomena, such as economic transactions, emigration, traffic, ideas, and even bodily processes like the flow of excrement through sewage systems. They highlight that these flows exist at various levels and are driven by forces or machines responsible for their movement. The hosts also emphasize the role of human intervention in shaping and redirecting these flows, drawing parallels with how a dam can alter the course of a river. By examining society through the lens of flows, Deleuze and Guattari argue for a more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena, moving away from rigid static identities and embracing the constant motion and complexity of the world.