Acid Horizon

This podcast explores Georges Bataille's essay 'The Solar Anus' and its parody in the world. It delves into the complexities and symbols of love, including confusion and indifference in relationships. The podcast also examines the interconnectedness of natural phenomena and scandalous human reactions, such as locomotive movement and tree coitus. Additionally, it explores the erotic and revolutionary movements of the earth, challenging power dynamics and longing for profound experiences.

What is a dispositif? Translated into English as “apparatus”, this term plays a crucial role in Foucault’s thought. In this episode, we explore Agamben’s genealogical treatment of this Foucauldian notion. His treatment takes him across Christian theology, Hegel, and more. Joining Craig, Adam, and Will is Yung Agamben from the D E C O D E podcast. Our goal is to understand how Agamben’s description of how apparatuses operate within Foucault’s work, and how they function strategically to direct the formation of particular subjectivities. How can one bring the “Ungovernable” to light?D E C O D E: https://soundcloud.com/cute-noumenaContribute to Acid Horizon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcastSubscribe to us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/169wvvhi Happy Hour at Hippel's (Adam’s blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.comNew Revolts (Matt’s Blog): https://newrevolts.com/​Revolting Bodies (Will's Blog): https://revoltingbodies.com​Split Infinities (Craig’s Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: Support the showSupport the podcast:Current classes at Acid Horizon Research Commons (AHRC): https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-mainWebsite: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizonAcid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Join The Schizoanalysis Project: https://discord.gg/4WtaXG3QxnSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438Merch: http://www.crit-drip.comSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam’s blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.com​Split Infinities (Craig’s Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/

The podcast delves into Nietzsche's 'The Gay Science' and explores topics such as the non-philosophy of Laruelle, Deleuze's attack on the dogmatic image of thought, Nietzsche's notion of 'the greatest weight', and the significance of human connection.

Jeremy R. Smith, co-editor of Oraxiom: A Journal of Non-Philosophy, discusses François Laruelle's concept of non-philosophy, rethinking humanity without relying on universals, Laruelle's early works and his critique of hermeneutics, exploring philosophical questions independently, the illusion of individuation in philosophical thought, the rejection of Heidegger's concept of Dasein, and inventing conditions for invention.

This podcast delves into revenge and its motivations and effects. It also explores the relationship between revenge, honor, and dreams. Philosophical concepts such as suffering and the distinction between end and goal are discussed. The podcast also explores the concepts of death and remorse and emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes.

Sean from 'Buddies Without Organs' joins the podcast to discuss Deleuze and Guattari's 'Year Zero: Faciality'. They examine the role of the face in the deployment of political power, focusing on the face of Jesus as the face par excellence. They discuss implications for imperialism, racism, and transphobia. Other figures discussed include Heidegger and Foucault.

In this episode of Acid Horizon, we had the privilege to discuss the metaphysics of anarchy with Professor Catherine Malabou of the European Graduate School and the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy. In the interview, we use the introduction to Reiner Schürmann's work "Heidegger on Being and Acting: From Principles to Anarchy" as a jumping-off point to discuss the question of an activity without principles, a unity of theory and practice which supersedes all structures of obedience and commandment. We talk with Professor Malabou about the historic failure of Western Philosophy to realize the riskiness of its metaphysical anarchisms in political terms, and the pleasurable plasticity of the anarchic formation of new modes of living. We are left with the pertinent question; has anarchism ever been truly philosophized? Thinkers in the discussion include Schürmann, Ranciere, Foucault, Deleuze, Aristotle, Reich, Stirner, Heidegger, Hegel, Derrida, Agamben, Proudhon, Marx, and many, many more!Contribute to Acid Horizon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcastSubscribe to us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/169wvvhi Happy Hour at Hippel's (Adam’s blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.comNew Revolts (Matt’s Blog): https://newrevolts.com/​Revolting Bodies (Will's Blog): https://revoltingbodies.com​Split Infinities (Craig’s Substack): https:/Support the showSupport the podcast:Current classes at Acid Horizon Research Commons (AHRC): https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-mainWebsite: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizonAcid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Join The Schizoanalysis Project: https://discord.gg/4WtaXG3QxnSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast: https://pod.link/1512615438Merch: http://www.crit-drip.comSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam’s blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.com​Split Infinities (Craig’s Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/

Marcello Tari, author of 'There Is No Unhappy Revolution' explores topics such as destituent power, truth, democracy, and revolution. The podcast delves into the relationship between democracy and the state apparatus, the connection between democracy and chaos, and the concept of a happy revolution. Book recommendations and upcoming episodes are also shared.

The podcast explores Wilhelm Reich's essay on ideology and its impact on the rise of fascism in the 1930s. They discuss the limitations of purely economic explanations, the altering of mass psychological structure, and the replication of authoritarianism in the family structure. The episode also touches on Reich's influence on Herbert Marcuse, Deleuze, and Guattari.

The podcast delves into Friedrich Engels' early writings on capitalism, morality, and the critique of Malthus. It explores the tensions between value and price, competition and monopolies, and the flaws of Malthusianism. The speakers discuss the distinction between morality and ethics, the critique of Malthusian arguments, the influence on today's zero population growth movements, and the ecological impact of capitalism. They also touch on Marx's moral critique of capitalism, including his references to anti-Semitism, and provide updates on recent activities.