Introducing LEPHT HAND: Examining Georges Bataille's "The Psychological Structure of Fascism" (Part 1)
In this inaugural episode of LEPHT HAND, we delve into Georges Bataille's seminal essay, "The Psychological Structure of Fascism." We explore Bataille's analysis of the social and psychological dynamics underpinning fascist regimes. Key concepts discussed include: Marxism, anarchism, anthropology, political economy. Join the Patreon (free or paid membership): https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHAND Follow me on "Twitter": @lepht_hand Support the show Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonp...
31 Juli 202458min
Capitalism: A Horror Story: Gothic Marxism and the Dark Side of the Radical Imagination with Jon Greenaway
Buy Jon Greenaway's book: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/capitalism-a-horror-story-gothic-marxism-and-the-dark-side-of-the-radical-imagination/ Jon's podcast: https://pod.link/1445594437 What does it mean to see horror in capitalism? What can horror tell us about the state and nature of capitalism? Blending film criticism, cultural theory, and philosophy, Capitalism: A Horror Story examines literature, film, and philosophy, from Frankenstein to contemporary cinema, delving into the soci...
29 Juli 20241h
Who Made the Planet Sad? Dominic Pettman and Eugene Thacker's 'Sad Planets'
Buy the book from Polity: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=sad-planets--9781509562350 Sad PlanetsDominic Pettman, Eugene Thacker“Everything is sad,” wrote the Ancient poets. But is this sadness merely a human experience, projected onto the world, or is there a gloom attributable to the world itself? Could the universe be forever weeping the “tears of things”? In this series of meditations, Dominic Pettman and Eugene Thacker explore some of the key “negative affects” – ...
23 Juli 202459min
Heraclitus and Nietzsche: The Flames of Becoming feat. Keegan Kjeldsen of The Nietzsche Podcast
Acid Horizon and friends are joined by Keegan Kjeldsen (aka essentialsalts) of The Nietzsche Podcast to discuss the philosophy of Heraclitus and its influence on Nietzsche and his successors. Listen along and join us for light Q&A. The Nietzsche Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@untimelyreflections Keegan's book: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/biographymemoir/theritualmadnessofrockandroll Support the show Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://link...
17 Juli 20241h 30min
Livestream: Grief and Philosophy with Acid Horizon and Dr. Greg Sadler
Merch: crit-drip.com Dr. 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 show Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizon Acid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins...
6 Juli 20241h 31min
Live in New York City: Acid Horizon presents 'Anti-Oculus: A Philosophy of Escape'
Support us on Patreon and join one of our reading groups: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Live at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn, NY. 05.30.24. We also discuss Palestine, ocularity, academia, the pandemic, silence, mysticism. Support the show Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizon Acid Horizon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkin...
24 Juni 20241h 25min
Sex With Deleuze: A Poststructuralist Approach to Sexuality and Sex Education with Justin Hancock
How do we decentre conceptual hierarchies in our emotional and sexual lives? How can we practice new forms of relationships and modes of connection? Could we relate to our body as a sexual becoming before it is a sexual object? We're joined by RSE educator and host of the Culture Sex Relationships podcast Justin Hancock to discuss the ways in which the Deleuze and Guattari help him to navigate these questions through his work over at his consultancy at his site BISH training. Culture Sex Rel...
9 Juni 202453min
No One is Ready For Love feat. The Stranger
Attend our Brooklyn event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/acid-horizon-84363810583 CW: passing mentions of sui, self-harm Are you ready for love? Is anyone?? In this informal conversation with The Stranger, we discuss the ethics of readiness, readiness as a social construct, and how the reification of life stages impacts the politics of romance. Support the show Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizon Acid Horizon on Patreon: https:/...
26 Maj 20241h 24min
