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Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour

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Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 26min

Gilbert Simondon - The Evolution of Technics/Technical Reality

The hosts delve into Gilbert Simondon's complex ideas on technical objects and their relationship with humans. They explore the intriguing dynamics of camouflage through examples from 'Dune' and consider how hyper-specialization in technology can lead to design challenges. The conversation touches on AI's rapid evolution versus true progress and the socio-cultural impact of energy systems. Philosophical insights on creativity and technological synergy elevate the discussion, intertwining nature and tech in transformative ways.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 30min

Deleuze and Guattari - Rhizome and One or Several Wolves

Cooper and Taylor discuss the first two plateaus from Deleuze and Guattari’s seminal sequel to Anti-Oedipus, A Thousand Plateaus. The chapters discussed will be Introduction: Rhizome and 1914: One or several wolves. Support us on Patreon: - www.patreon.com/muhh - Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 34min

Gilles Deleuze - The Method of Dramatization

Coop and Taylor discuss Deleuze’s The Method of Dramatization from Desert Islands, an anthology of texts and interviews written over 20 years. Book Link: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9781584350187/desert-islands/ Deleuze Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/deleuze?si=3341a6281fc743ffa3cb0241f6dd9cfa&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Support us on Patreon: - www.patreon.com/muhh - Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 39min

Adam C. Jones - The New Flesh

In this discussion, Adam C. Jones, a philosopher from East London, dives into the intriguing themes of his new book, The New Flesh. He explores the impact of communication technologies on societal change and the evolution of online communities, emphasizing the loss of individuality. Adam critiques body politics through the lens of David Cronenberg's films and examines the virality of knowledge in modern media. The conversation also delves into the intricate relationship between technology, warfare, and acts of resistance, challenging listeners to rethink their engagement with digital platforms.
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Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 40min

Emily Herring - Henri Bergson: Herald of a Restless World

This week Coop and Taylor were joined by Emily Herring, a scholar whose work brings together intellectual history, philosophy, and the cultural currents of the 20th century. She’s the author of Herald of a Restless World: How Henri Bergson Brought Philosophy to the People, a fascinating exploration of the life and thought of one of the most influential yet often overlooked philosophers of the modern era. Henri Bergson, known for his radical rethinking of time, consciousness, and human experience, captured the imagination of artists, intellectuals, and even political figures during the early 20th century. Emily's Links: - https://www.wellreadherring.com/ - https://linktr.ee/eherring Support us on Patreon: - www.patreon.com/muhh - Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 40min

Jacob Blumenfeld - The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel

Jacob Blumenfeld returns to the show to discuss his new book, The Concept of Property in Kant, Fichte, and Hegel: Freedom, Right, and Recognition Jacob is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, and member of the DFG collaborative research centre, “Structural Change of Property”. Last time, we discussed his previous book All Things are Nothing to Me: The Unique Philosophy of Max Stirner. Jacob's Links: -first appearance on the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/jacob-blumenfeld-all-things-are-nothing?si=bd84d2a0f47a42e981095899200dde42&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing -https://philpeople.org/profiles/jacob-blumenfeld -https://www.routledge.com/The-Concept-of-Property-in-Kant-Fichte-and-Hegel-Freedom-Right-and/Blumenfeld/p/book/9781032575186 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 57min

David Carr - Essays on the Phenomenology of History

This week Cooper and Taylor host Professor David Carr, who is a professor emeritus of philosophy at Emory University and specializes in history and phenomenology. David is the translator of Edmund Husserl’s Crisis of European Sciences and Transcendental Phenomenology and the author of six books, including Interpreting Husserl; Time, Narrative, and History; and most recently, Historical Experience: Essays on the Phenomenology of History, the topic of today’s discussion. David's Links: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carr_(philosopher) - https://philosophy.emory.edu/people/bios/carr-david.html Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 39min

William Clare Roberts - Marx's Inferno

We speak with William Clare Roberts about his work on Marx in Marx's Inferno as well as an afterword to the latest translation of Capital. William is assistant professor of political science at McGill University, author of Marx’s Inferno as well as an afterword to a new translation of Marx’s Capital, Volume One, under contract with Princeton University Press. William's links: -https://www.mcgill.ca/politicalscience/william-clare-roberts -https://x.com/MarxinHell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor -https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=gYZCXscAAAAJ&hl=en -https://press.princeton.edu/our-authors/roberts-william-clare?srsltid=AfmBOooSmXhWfR1Ff-qbObsLNGpgfqpyFfESCxUJmu9B-flKFPWhwgvX -https://www.boundary2.org/2024/10/william-clare-roberts-three-varieties-of-misunderstanding/ - Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 51min

Duane Rousselle - Psychoanalysis, Sociology & the Social Bond

Duane Rousselle, a sociological theorist and Lacanian psychoanalyst, discusses the interplay of psychoanalysis and sociology in shaping social bonds. He explores Hegel's influence on social relationships and the complexities of translating philosophical texts. The role of paternal authority in social dynamics and the evolution of concepts like wokeness are compelling highlights. Rousselle also shares insights on the practical application of psychoanalysis in Pakistan, navigating the challenges of modern social media, and the transformative nature of identity.
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Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 38min

Freud's Screen Memories

This week Coop and Taylor discuss Freud's Screen Memories. We tie it back to Mystic Writing Pad and Interpretation of Dreams as well as a number of Freud's case histories. Our Freud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/freud?si=7678877ff7814a429d8c54ba96234940&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh

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