Podcast of the Cybernetic Marxists. Examining the intersection of Technology, (Left) Politics, and Philosophy
Episodes
May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018
1 hr 34 min
In which we read "Markets In The Name Of Socialism, The Left-Wing Origins Of Neoliberalism", by Johanna Bockman.
This book "reveals a dialogue among many economists on both sides of the Iron Curtain about democracy, socialism, and markets. These discussions led to the transformations of 1989 and, unintentionally, the rise of neoliberalism."
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Apr 18, 2018
Apr 18, 2018
1 hr 49 min
In which we look at two papers, the Labour Party's "Alternative Models of Ownership", and "How To Change The Course Of Human History" by David Graeber and David Wengrow.
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Apr 4, 2018
Apr 4, 2018
1 hr 45 min
In which we discuss the third and final part of Adam Curtis' documentary film series "All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace".
This episode explores the development of Selfish Gene theory, the spiraling conflicts in Central Africa, and how we came to believe that we were machines ourselves, with no power to change the world for the better.
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Mar 21, 2018
Mar 21, 2018
1 hr 59 min
In which we discuss the second part of Adam Curtis' documentary film series "All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace".
This episode focuses on the development ideas of the ecosystem and the balance of nature, the misapplication of these ideas to human society, and how none of it was even true in the first place.
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Mar 7, 2018
Mar 7, 2018
1 hr 36 min
In which we discuss the first part of Adam Curtis' documentary film series "All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace".
This episode focuses on the outsized influence of Ayn Rand on the late 20th century, and the belief that her philosophy could help to create a stable world that would last forever.
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Feb 21, 2018
Feb 21, 2018
1 hr 15 min
In which we discuss Francis Spufford's book "Red Plenty".
This is part two of a two-part series, if you missed part one you should go back to the previous episode and start there.
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Feb 7, 2018
Feb 7, 2018
1 hr 12 min
In which we discuss Francis Spufford's book "Red Plenty".
Part 2 will air in two weeks.
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Jan 24, 2018
Jan 24, 2018
1 hr 24 min
In which we talk about the theory of Alienation.
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