Month: February 2020
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Zoomer’s Half Assed Revenge
The idea that the Baby Boomers and Silent Generation have opened a path for Millennials and Zoomers to take revenge on others may seem far-fetched at first. However, when one looks at the historical and cultural contexts that shaped these generations, this theory is not entirely unfounded. Firstly, it’s important to consider the socioeconomic circumstances…
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Superunknown: Aliens and Art
The concept of the Superunknown has been explored in various contexts, from the artistic to the philosophical, and even to the realm of spirituality and mysticism. It is a term that has come to represent a space beyond our everyday perception, one that is often associated with the unknown and the mystical. In this essay,…
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Flows
In the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze, the concept of “flows” refers to the movement of things and ideas through time and space. For Deleuze, flows are not just physical phenomena, but also social and cultural ones, such as the movement of money, power, and information through society. Deleuze sees flows as dynamic and complex phenomena…
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Anti-Oedipus
Deleuze and Guattari were critical of Freud’s concept of sublimation because they saw it as a way of reinforcing existing power structures in society. According to Freud, sublimation refers to the process by which individuals redirect their sexual or aggressive impulses into socially acceptable activities such as art, science, or intellectual pursuits. However, Deleuze and…
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Hacking Deleuze Machines
Hacking Deleuze machines can be a challenging task, as it requires a deep understanding of assembly language, operating systems, and terminal commands. However, with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to gain access to these machines and create chaos or gain control. The following is an outline for hacking Deleuze machines: In conclusion,…
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Desire Production
Desiring machines and social production Desiring machines refer to the idea that desire is not just a subjective experience but is actually a productive force that operates on a social and cultural level. According to Deleuze and Guattari, desire is not a lack or a deficiency that needs to be filled, but rather it is…
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Deleuze: Machines
“It is not the slumber of reason that engenders monsters, but vigilant and insomniac rationality.” During the 20th century, philosophers from the Frankfurt School, including Horckheimer, Marcuse, Adorno, and Fromm, attempted to synthesize Freud’s and Marx’s work. Freud’s introduction of the concept of the unconscious mind demonstrated that basic aspects of personality could be unknown…
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Identity
Identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been the subject of much philosophical debate. One of the most fundamental questions about identity is whether it is situated in time. In other words, do we have a single, unchanging identity that persists throughout our lives, or is our identity constantly changing and evolving? There…
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Europe
So, it seems that it is not far-fetched to say Europe never really bought into the whole Silicon Valley-style “disruption” the way the U.S. did. They saw through a lot of the hype—especially when it came to things that were just incremental improvements masquerading as revolutions. Most of what passed for “innovation” in the last…
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Spectators and Participants
In his book “Air Guitar,” cultural critic Dave Hickey made a distinction between two types of individuals in the realm of spectatorship: the Spectators and the Participants. This distinction can be applied to the world of Twitter, where the behavior of users aligns with Hickey’s characterization. According to Hickey, Spectators tend to align themselves with…