Panelists on the Podcast for Social Research discuss big data and social media, György Lukács, Black Marxism, climate and class struggle, hyper-individualism, optimism versus pessimism, and the objectification of everything. They explore the impact of data-driven technologies, the relevance of the Frankfurt School, the importance of embracing despair and the need for reinvention. They debate the critique of 'Black Marxism' and discuss open debates and engagement with critical theory. The founding of the Institute for Social Research, the concept of ideology, and reimagining the future are also discussed.
