Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour

In this discussion, James Wakefield delves into the philosophy of Giovanni Gentile, touching on his theories and their links to Frank Herbert's Dune. He explores the tension in adapting complex narratives for film, reflecting on early philosophical influences from Nietzsche and Hegel. The talk navigates how thought shapes reality, emphasizing the human creation of history. Wakefield also discusses translation challenges and the importance of context in understanding Gentile's work, while pondering the intersection of philosophy and contemporary ideologies.

Dive into the erotic tension between contracts and gifts as two speakers unpack the philosophical depths of exchange. Explore the complexities of human relationships shaped by tradition and social obligations. Discover how property, force, and citizenship intertwine, revealing the impact of historical contexts. Journey into the practices of sadomasochism, where consent and contracts play a pivotal role. Lastly, discuss the politics of marriage, examining how societal expectations influence romantic entanglements and power dynamics.

Cooper and Taylor dissect Girard's Violence and the Sacred, diving into sacrificial crisis, Oedipus complex, myth origins, and societal dynamics. They explore violence, heteronormativity, and scapegoating, critiquing Girard's conservative implications. The podcast also touches on potlatch traditions, incest impact on exchange, and memetic violence in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Exploring Freud's theories on Moses, monotheism, and Christianity. Delving into the Oedipus complex, law, economy, and social bonds. Discussing nationalism, exodus, religious persecution, and the evolution of monotheism through compromise. Exploring myths, religion, ambivalence, and the father-son dynamic. Touching on Christianity, sacrifice, forgiveness, debt, guilt, and psychoanalysis. Delving into biblical narratives, primal father's killing, desire, and societal disruptions.

Expert in Dune studies, Kara Kennedy delves into feminist perspectives in Herbert's Dune, analyzing complex female characters and themes of power, technology, and heroism. Critiquing adaptations, exploring world-building depth, and discussing empowering women in patriarchal systems. Emphasizing caution with additional Dune books and adaptations for true interpretation.

Cooper and Taylor discuss Gilbert Simondon's views on technical objects, challenging human-machine antagonism and exploring the evolution from abstract to concrete creations. They analyze concretization, efficiency in engine types, consumerism's impact on innovation, and human adaptability. The conversation delves into cybernetics, artificialization, and systemic problems in technical evolution and societal structures.

Amy Ireland, a Melbourne-based theorist and experimental writer, joins philosopher Maya B. Kronic, head of research at Urbanomic, to discuss their intriguing project, Cute Accelerationism. They explore the joyful yet transformative essence of accelerationism, intertwining personal journeys with broader cultural themes. Topics include the playful philosophy inspired by Deleuze and Guattari, historical and evolutionary views on cuteness, and its implications in contemporary digital culture. The conversation also critiques capitalism's connection to cuteness, advocating for fluid identities and complexity.

Philosophy professor Adrian Johnston discusses themes of infinite greed and capital's selfishness in his book 'Infinite Greed'. The podcast explores Lacan's engagement with Marx and Freud, challenges common perceptions of selfishness in capitalist societies, and delves into the impact of mathemization on modern science and capitalism. Additionally, the discussion covers abstract counting, symbolism, and upcoming projects in academic writing.

This week Cooper and Taylor spoke to Bradley McClean about his book, Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity Schizoanalysis, Affect and Multiplicity. Dr. Bradley H. McLean is the Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Knox College. He is the author of seven books including Biblical Interpretation and Philosophical Hermeneutics (Cambridge University Press, 2012) and Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity: Schizoanalysis, Affect, and Multiplicity (Bloomsbury Academic Press, 2022). Bradley's Links: Book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/deleuze-guattari-and-the-machine-in-early-christianity-9781350233843/ About: https://knox.utoronto.ca/faculty-and-staff/dr-bradley-mclean/ Twitter: https://x.com/bhmclean108 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh

This week Coop and Taylor speak with Jason Read on his recent book, The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work. Jason is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine and whose works include The Micropolitics of Capital: Marx and the Prehistory of the Present; The Politics of Transindividuality; The Production of Subjectivity: Marx and Philosophy; and today’s focus, hot off the Verso presses. Jason's Links: Book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2920-the-double-shift Blog: http://www.unemployednegativity.com/ Social: https://x.com/Unemployedneg Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh