Andrew Culp

Guest Andrew Culp discusses his book 'Dark Deleuze' and challenges to Deleuze's philosophy. Topics include negativity/positivity in Deleuze and Foucault's philosophy, politics of blame and ressentiment, radical groups and actions, conspiracy and imperceptibility, and tactical media and resistance.

Andrew Culp, a professor at the California Institute of the Arts, shares his insights on radical politics and digital culture. He discusses transitioning from activism to academia, critiquing the political landscape under Trump and the challenges within universities. Culp explores the creation of accessible manifestos and revolutionary rhetoric, intertwining Deleuze's philosophy with contemporary issues. He reflects on his journey to anarchism, tackling themes of inequality and the implications of communication in governance. Upcoming projects promise to dive into war representation and cybernetics.

Andrew Culp, a media theorist and CalArts educator, shares insights from his book, Dark Deleuze. The conversation navigates anarchism and post-structuralism, critiquing academia's simplifications. Culp emphasizes negativity as a pathway to transformation and discusses the rhizome model as an alternative to hierarchical structures. The dialogue also tackles the death of paradigms, digital dilemmas in social media, and the need for innovative engagement. Culp calls for a reimagined vision of communism, promoting diversity and pleasure in societal change.