Acid Horizon

Serene Richards, an insightful author exploring Smart Being within biopolitics and techno-capital, delves into essential issues surrounding governance and the essence of humanity. They discuss the paradox of preemption in security systems and critique predictive technologies, highlighting their role in societal biases. Richards also emphasizes the historical implications of biopolitics on marginalized groups, advocating for a reimagining of governance that prioritizes collective well-being. Ultimately, they encourage embracing uncertainty as a path to genuine freedom.

In this engaging discussion, Stuart Kendall, author of 'Journey to Mexico: Revolutionary Messages & the Tarahumara', delves into Antonin Artaud's transformative journey in 1936. He explores Artaud's quest for a vital culture beyond European civilization, tackling themes of artistic expression, personal struggles, and his profound connection to indigenous practices. The conversation also highlights Artaud's intersection of art and politics, examining his critiques of materialism and the darker aspects of society while reflecting on the broader implications of his legacy.

Dive into a provocative analysis of Georges Bataille's thoughts on fascism and its psychological underpinning. The exploration of Marxism's complexities reveals the delicate interplay between social dynamics and capitalist structures. Delve into the societal tensions of homogeneity versus heterogeneity, assessing individual identities shaped by productivity. Unpack the chilling dynamics of scapegoating under fascist regimes and the socio-economic conditions that allow such ideologies to flourish. A thought-provoking conversation beckons!

Jon Greenaway, an author exploring capitalism through horror, dives into the chilling intersections of Gothic Marxism and societal critique. He discusses the revolutionary potential in horror narratives, referencing classics like 'Dracula' to highlight capitalist anxieties. Greenaway also examines the haunting metaphor of the house in trauma, body horror in post-COVID cinema, and the dual role of Satan as a revolutionary figure. The conversation intertwines horror with utopian visions, revealing deeper societal truths through a macabre lens.

Dominic Pettman and Eugene Thacker discuss the sadness of the universe and the implications of climate change. They explore the concept of sadness beyond human emotion, the influence of social media on emotions, and the portrayal of sadness in modern media. The conversation touches on philosophical and political concepts related to the general economy of sadness and global surplus distribution.

Keegan Kjeldsen from The Nietzsche Podcast joins Acid Horizon to compare Heraclitus and Nietzsche's philosophies. They explore concepts like change, perception, and societal structures. The discussion dives into the relationship between the two thinkers, highlighting their views on reality, knowledge, and living well amidst decline.

Merch: crit-drip.comDr. Sadler's Substack: https://gregorybsadler.substack.com/ReasonIO: https://reasonio.wordpress.com/ Acid Horizon welcomes back Dr. Greg Sadler for a discussion of philosophies of grief and grieving with focus are the ideas of Cicero, Epictetus, Seneca, and others.Support the showSupport the podcast: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: https://pod.link/1512615438 LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHANDHappy Hour at Hippel's (Adam’s blog): https://happyhourathippels.wordpress.com​Revolting Bodies (Will's Blog): https://revoltingbodies.com​Split Infinities (Craig’s Substack): https://splitinfinities.substack.com/​Music: https://sereptie.bandcamp.com/ and https://thecominginsurrection.bandcamp.com/

The podcast delves into topics like control systems in policing tactics, resistance in a controlled society, acceptable levels of death, and the role of images in philosophy and mysticism. The hosts touch on cybernetics, anti-colonial tactics, and the power of silence in media resistance.

RSE educator Justin Hancock discusses Deleuze and Guattari's impact on sexuality education, redefining love and relationships as daily processes of joy, navigating relationships with intentionality, exploring the body without organs concept, and addressing challenges of forming meaningful connections in the digital age.

Join The Stranger in an engaging talk on ethics and social constructs, exploring the complexities of readiness in relationships and the transformative nature of love. Dive into historical views on human capital, the intertwining of love, politics, and fascism, and the challenges of marriage dynamics. Explore psychoanalytic perspectives on love and ethics, and navigate the conflicts of individuality in modern relationships.