Henrika Kohpeiß

Henrika Kohpeiß is a philosopher and postdoctoral researcher whose book, Bourgeois Coldness, explores affect, critical theory, and colonial legacies. In this insightful discussion, she elaborates on how bourgeois coldness operates as an affective strategy, acting like air conditioning that shields individuals from societal chaos. Henrika connects the Frankfurt School's ideas with Black studies, analyzing contemporary issues like anti-Palestinian racism in media. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing affective politics in these urgent times.