“Pessimism, Futility and Extinction”: An Interview with Eugene Thacker – Thomas DEKEYSER

Theory, Culture & Society, 2020, Vol. 37(7–8) 367–381 Abstract: In this interview with Thomas Dekeyser, Eugene Thacker elaborates on the central themes of his work. Addressing themes including extinction, futility, human universalism, network euphoria, political indecision and scientific nihilism, the interview positions Thacker’s work within the contemporary theoretical conjuncture, specifically through its relation to genres…

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“A ética e a finalidade da existência” – John GRAY

John Gray, filósofo britânico, reflete sobre a relação entre viver eticamente e a crença em um grande propósito. Gray traz a filosofia oriental e correntes de pensamento como os céticos e os estoicos para lembrar como, mesmo certos da ignorância frente aos porquês da vida, é possível vivê-la de forma justa e sábia. Conferencista do…

Base of hate: Inside accelerationism (documentary)

CBC, January 4, 2022 Exposing the ideology behind group that sought to recruit members of the Canadian military A former Canadian military reservist has started serving a 9-year sentence for his role in a violent neo-Nazi plot in the United States that was foiled by the F.B.I. With access to exclusive audio tapes, The Fifth Estate exposes…

“Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance” – Odette YOUSEF

NPR, January 31, 2022 Even as the U.S. opposes Russian aggression into Ukraine, some Americans' attitudes are softening toward Russia — particularly on the far right. As tensions run high along the Russia-Ukraine border, the U.S. government has been clear about its position against any Russian incursion into its neighbor. Even so, some Americans have…