Theory & Philosophy
Welcome! My name’s David Guignion and I distill complicated philosophical and theoretical ideas for wide audiences. While ideas are important to help us understand the world, it is even more important to put ideas into action. Some of this channel’s key theoretical and pragmatic influences include, but are not limited to, Marxism, Decolonialization, Feminism, Gender and Queer theory, and Critical Race Theory.
This channel’s content is recorded on the in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka, comprised of
the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg.
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Latest episodes
Aug 10, 2023 • 9min
What are the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego? | Sigmund Freud | Keyword
In this episode, I explain Freud's notion of the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego.
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Aug 5, 2023 • 13min
Thomas Nagel’s ”What Is It Like To Be a Bat?”
In this episode, I cover Thomas Nagel's "What Is It Like To Be a Bat?"
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Aug 3, 2023 • 11min
The Mind-Body Problem
In this episode, I describe the Mind-Body Problem. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links:
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Jul 29, 2023 • 15min
Angela Davis’ ”The Prison Industrial Complex”
In this episode, I present Angela Davis' "The Prison Industrial Complex."
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Jul 27, 2023 • 14min
Best Philosophy Books (According to me)
In this episode, I present the best philosophy books according to me lol.
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Jul 22, 2023 • 33min
Guy Debord’s ”The Society of the Spectacle” (Part 2/2)
Dive into the intriguing insights of Guy Debord's theories on the proletariat's pivotal role in class struggle, challenging conventional philosophical views. The discussion highlights the dangers of homogenized worker movements and advocates for localized, community-driven actions. Explore how capitalism has shifted our perception of time, privileging written narratives over oral traditions. Lastly, uncover the isolation created by the spectacle and the potential for collective action to ignite genuine change.
Jul 20, 2023 • 12min
Achille Mbembe vs. Michel Foucault
Achille Mbembe and Michel Foucault discuss their concepts of necropolitics and biopolitics, highlighting the differences. They explore how biopolitics focuses on individual power and neoliberalism, while necropolitics delves into the deliberate ending of lives based on race and gender. The podcast also explores the control and manipulation within capitalist society and the hidden ways power operates to shape desires and needs.
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Jul 15, 2023 • 39min
Guy Debord’s ”Society of Spectacle” (Part 1/2)
In this episode, I present the first half of Guy Debord's "The Society of Spectacle."
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Jul 13, 2023 • 11min
Jean Baudrillard vs. Guy Debord
In this episode, I present the differences between Jean Baudrillard and Guy Debord's views of the spectacle and simulation.
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Jul 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Walter Benjamin’s ”The Concept of History”
In this episode, I cover Walter Benjamin's "The Concept of History."
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