Joshua Citarella

Joshua Citarella, an artist and internet culture writer, dives deep into the complexities of socialism and capitalism. He critiques the efficiency of market systems and explores alternative economic structures, emphasizing the importance of human outcomes. The conversation addresses technological advancement's role in society, the impact of wealth polarization on democracy, and the evolving landscape of media and truth. Citarella also discusses the intersection of political ideologies and the need for collective action in a challenging world.

First released: 10 Dec 2022 | To join New Models, you can find us via https://patreon.com/newmodels & https://newmodels.substack.com Recorded mid-“Future of Critique”-conference in the former West German capital of Bonn, this conversation with New York-based artist & consultant DENA YAGO (formerly K-HOLE) and artist JOSHUA CITARELLA real-talk-debriefs some of the structural models on which legacy criticism built its house. Topics include: the museum’s changing cultural status, the knock-on effects of “anti-gatekeeping” discourse, speculative near-future museum defense strategies, the alt paths of younger artists, and what publishing models stand a chance post-2022. For more: Dena Yago, “Content Industrial Complex,” e-flux #89 (2018) Tw: @khole_dena / IG: @denayags Joshua Citarella patreon.com/joshuacitarella Tw @JoshuaCitarella / IG: @JoshuaCitarella Bundeskunsthalle Bonn "Future of Critique" Congress, 18 Nov. 2022: “Memes vs. Museums” Panel: Joshua Citarella, Dena Yago, Cem A. (@freeze_magazine), mod. Gregor Quack // “Do You Know Where You Live” Keynote: Caroline Busta & Lil Internet

Joshua Citarella, creator of the Deep Research series, teams up with Carmelo Pampillonio, an artist and acoustics expert. Together, they explore the Monroe Institute’s Gateway Process, examining techniques to achieve altered states of consciousness. They discuss binaural beats, sound waves, and personal experiences with out-of-body phenomena. The conversation delves into the intersection of military research and consciousness studies, hinting at the darker implications of such investigations. Expect insights into psychic phenomena and even extraterrestrial communication!