Joseph Albernaz

In this conversation, Joseph Albernaz, author of "Common Measures: Romanticism and the Groundlessness of Community," delves into the intricate ties between Romanticism and contemporary political issues. He explores how figures like Blake and Hölderlin influenced ideas of communal existence and identity, offering a radical rethinking of ownership. The discussion also touches on Bataille’s views on energy and the philosophical implications of inoperativity, urging listeners to see poetry as a transformative tool for community and environmental awareness.