Podcasts about regrettable century

Send us a textWhat if the revolutions that shaped our world were never meant to begin in the most advanced nations? Join VarnVlog and Regrettable Century as we unravel the intricate tapestry of revolutionary decadence and world systems theory, exploring the profound insights of Samir Amin, Giovanni Arrighi, and Emmanuel Wallerstein. We embark on a journey through Amin's critical examination of Eurocentrism and his bold stance during the Egyptian revolution, where his support for the liberal side against Islamists served as a testament to his unique ideological position. Through probing discussions, we challenge traditional Marxist narratives and uncover the complexities of proletarian stratification and imperialism's ever-evolving definitions.This episode takes a deep dive into Marx's legacy, examining capitalism not just as a mode of production, but as a force that redefines societal structures. We tackle Marx's political integration into economic theories, appreciating Engels' contributions to anthropology and ecology, while offering a critical analysis of Baran and Sweezy's monopoly capital theory. Our conversation underscores capitalism's transient nature, urging a reconsideration of historical expectations and the need for theoretical adaptations to contemporary realities.From the mid-20th-century socialist revolutions to the rise of neoliberal economic restructuring, we map the shifting ideologies from Marxism to Islamism and the repercussions on global political landscapes. This episode critiques the evolution of developmentalist regimes and the reinterpretations of Lenin's theories, drawing parallels between the fall of ancient empires and modern capitalist crises. As we navigate these historical transitions and systemic oppressions, we invite you to question established paradigms and engage with the ever-changing narrative of global political ideologies. Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf

Varn, Sean, and Regrettable Century continue their reading of Dugin's Fourth Political Theory!This is the section where it becomes clear that Dugin uses a different intellectual framework about civilizations than left anti-imperialists.Patrons can listen to full episode here (we now offer free 7 day trials!): https://www.patreon.com/posts/boundless-and-114052745See this episode and prior videos in this series on VarnVlog

Enjoy this seventh episode of a sideproject with Varn, Sean, and Regrettable Century, where they "explain right-wing thought to you so you can actually do something with it."For the full episode subscribe on http://patreon.com/theantifada or view the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_qKnAxV2I&list=PL3jOfuAY4QruaeI1PbA6aTHNzYpi4yI_A&index=1In this episode they read chapter 5 of Dugin's Fourth Political Theory"Previous episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3jOfuAY4QruaeI1PbA6aTHNzYpi4yI_AWork Cited: Dugin, Alexander (2012). The Fourth Political Theory. Translated by Sleboda, Mark; Millerman, Michael. Arktos Media. Prior Video in this Series:

Enjoy this fifth episode of a side project with Varn, Sean, and Regrettable Century, where they "explain right-wing thought to you so you can actually do something with it."In this episode they read chapters 2 and 3 of Dugin's Fourth Political Theory" and ask: "What is it that liberalism does? Who is it's actors? What is the political economy? All that and more as we finish Chapter 2 and begin Chapter 3 of "The Fourth Political Theory."Patrons can hear the full episode on our patreon feed This and all previous episodes are also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3jOfuAY4QruaeI1PbA6aTHNzYpi4yI_AWork Cited: Dugin, Alexander (2012). The Fourth Political Theory. Translated by Sleboda, Mark; Millerman, Michael. Arktos Media. Prior Video in this Series:

Journey with us as we sit down with Kevin from the Regrettable Century podcast to dissect the fabric of leftist politics and the Democratic Socialists of America's energetic surge post-Bernie Sanders. Our conversation with Kevin peels back the layers on generational political engagement, providing perspective on the importance of seizing the moment and learning from the organizational shifts that continue to shape the DSA. As we reflect on Bernie's unwavering international policies, we also pay homage to influential thinkers like Michael Brooks, whose insights remain crucial in effectively maneuvering through the political terrain.Stepping into the intricate dynamics of leftist organizations, we analyze the rise and fall of various socialist groups and the DSA's strategic pivot towards electoral politics. The discussion takes us through the post-Occupy era, touching on the internal challenges and external opportunities that leftist movements face in a rapidly shifting political landscape. Kevin offers a candid take on the role of opportunism in achieving political relevance and the intricacies of aligning with power to enact real change. The narrative of this episode brings to light the complex balancing act between maintaining progressive values and pragmatically engaging with the political system to foster transformation.Concluding this thought-provoking exchange, we delve into the broader political climate, looking at the intersections of international dilemmas and the direction of left-wing organizations. Kevin shares insights into the evolving nature of labor politics and the interplay between identity and class struggle, all while considering the American political party landscape's influence on left-wing momentum. Our discussion closes with a critical assessment of the challenges and pathways forward for a left that not only champions correct ideologies but also seeks to implement tangible, impactful policies. Join us for this riveting episode that promises to illuminate the complexities and potential for meaningful change within leftist political engagement. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

WE ARE BACK! WE ARE ALIVE!   After more than a bit of a hiatus, SC and your fearless Galaxy-Brained host, Chairman Bane, are back in the ring with some support from our dearest podcasting Dialectical Pessimist comrades, The Regrettable Century!   We are back in the saddle with our resident Existential Clown™ extraordinaire, Comrade Jeff, to delve into one of the biggest influences of dialectical pessimism and Subjective Conditions/Red Library as a whole, Walter Benjamin! This episode is a long-time coming and we cover a number of Wally B's key concepts like the Angelus Novus, messianic time, social barbarism, and a number of other still relevant and radical ideas that exemplify the warm stream Marxist current. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Subjective Conditions Patreon Page Comrade Adam's blog, Capillaries: Theory at The Front

This week we've got a podcast that we recorded with Subjective Conditions a few months ago. This podcast deals with Walter Benjamin as a vibe and, in true Regrettable Century fashion, the discussion is guided by the World Spirit. Check out Subjective Conditions here:https://www.patreon.com/subjectiveconditions/postsCheck out Autumn Brigade here:https://autumnbrigade.bandcamp.com/album/geist-ist-totSupport the show

A sneak peak at this new VarnVlog series featuring guest spots from Sean KB and Jason from great post-Trot podcast The Regrettable Century. We read Alexander Dugin's most famous work, 'The Fourth Political Theory' to understand why all sorts of people, from the right to the left, are looking to this eclectic, irrationalist Russian post-fascist to understand this particular moment in world history.For the full episode and much more bonus content, become a patron today at www.patreon.com/theantifadaThis is actually the second episode, with the introductory program with Jason appearing on the VarnVlog YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGVSZcFZHlQ

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, finish discussing sections of "Class Conflict and the Crisis of Feudalism: Essays in Medieval Social History" by Rodney Hilton.Feudalism's progression into capitalism is the next phase of our captivating conversation. We touch upon Marx's Eurocentric understanding of capitalism and the transformative impact of crises such as the "calamitous 14th century." The influence of famines, plagues, and war on feudalism - all explored through the lens of Malthus' theories - form another compelling segment of this discourse. Our journey culminates with the end of Christendom and the dawn of modernity, ignited by significant historical events such as the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the advent of the Reformation and transatlantic trade. We reflect on the intertwining of capitalism and race, and the casuistry employed by the Spanish to justify enslavement while adhering to their religious duties. Join us as we unravel the complexities of history, its enduring impact on our present world, and make historical analysis more accessible to you. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, begin discussing sections of "Class Conflict and the Crisis of Feudalism: Essays in Medieval Social History" by Rodney Hilton.Wondering why British Marxists are often overlooked? Or perhaps you're curious about the fiery debates over the existence of feudalism that once captivated French and British historians? Step aboard as we embark on a fascinating journey through the world of Rodney Hilton, a significant figure in the British Marxist tradition. Fasten your seatbelts, it's time to dive headfirst into the complex world of feudalism and minoralism. During our discussion, we'll be using Rodney Hilton's contributions as a guide, comparing the perspectives of the British Academy and the French Academy. From the origins of feudalism to Marx's views on it, we'll leave no stone unturned when it comes to these historically significant systems. We'll also discuss the complexities of class formation, and the tension between feudalism and capitalism.We'll also offer insight into the revolutionary pessimism versus misanthropy debate, utilizing Neil Davidson's book, "How Revolutionary Were the Bush War Revolutions", as a springboard. Join us as we dissect the concept of revolution, investigating its application in different societies and its significance in shaping social order. Offering a rich and engaging discussion, this is an episode you won't want to miss. It doesn't matter if you're an academic, an enthusiast, or just intrigued by history and politics - there's something here for everyone. Let's embark on this intellectual journey together. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

Chris and Jason form Regrettable Century join for this discussion. Ready for a journey into the labyrinth of American Trotskyism? Buckle up and join us as we take a deep dive into the complex history and dynamics of this ideology. From its inception in 1928 to its splintering evolution, we dissect the intricate facets of bureaucratic collectivism, state capitalism, and the role of the Socialist Workers' Party in the wider Marxist-Leninist movement. We also discuss the pivotal yet controversial impact of major figures such as Churchill and Stalin during World War II on this ideological path.Next, we navigate through the turbulence of Trotskyism's various splits and ideologies, touching on the rise of entryism and its attempted application within the Socialist Party in the 1930s and the Green Party in the 2000s. We scrutinize the four key doctrinal pillars of Trotskyism - doctrines that have often been the butt of jokes. What is more, we delve into the influence of the International Socialist League, the Socialist Party of America, and of course, Leon Trotsky himself on the development of American Trotskyism.Finally, we look at the decline of Trotskyism in the United States. How has corporate publishing and the lack of worker's parties contributed to this downturn? Is there truth to the theory that much of the fractures within Trotskyism are a result of the low stakes of Marxist movements in the US and a resultant overinflated sense of importance? We challenge these notions and more. So, sit back and join us as we explore the fascinating and convoluted world of Trotskyism. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

Let's embark on a journey through the labyrinth of Trotskyism and its complex world of factions and ideologies with the Regrettable Century's Jason and Chris and The Measure's Taken's Stephen Hammel.  Even after the disappearance of questions that made Trotskyism unique, it managed to survive well past 1992. Have you ever wondered why? We are here to unravel the mystery. In our conversation, we dissect the strange survival of Trotskyism in America and the myriad of splits it birthed. We'll explore the historical swings and shifts of Trotskyist organizations like the ISO and their transition from Shackmanites and Draperites to Cliffites and Grantites characters.Do you know the role of the Socialist Party of the USA, the Kasama Project, and the Platypus Affiliated Society in shaping post-Trotskyist tendencies in the United States? We'll discuss this and more, including the ripple effects of the post-Stalinist era that led to a rift between Trotskyism and Maoism. It's a deep dive into Trotskyist theory's core, including the theory of permanent revolution's evolution. When it comes to the decline of Trotskyism in America, we're not just observers. We investigate its re-emergence within DSA caucuses, the rise of Salt, the International Marxist Tendency's debut, and the factors contributing to Trotskyism's resurgence in the US.With us, you'll be a fly on the wall of history as we recount the various influences and impacts of Trotskyism on the American left and the evolution of communism. You'll travel back to 1992, witnessing the active Trotskyist organizations and their ideologies at the time. We'll also journey through the UK SWP's ties to conservative Islamic politics, the Arab Spring-induced splits, and the role of punk music in Trotskyism's resurgence. Lastly, we'll contemplate the lasting legacy of Trotskyism and the impact of its decline on the American left. This journey promises not just information, but thought-provoking insights on one of the critical aspects of leftist history and thought. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we finish our discussion of Evgeny Morozov's "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason." .Ever wondered how the state's role in the economy has shaped the modern business landscape and the rise of Silicon Valley? In this stimulating conversation, we embark on a journey through the complex web of capitalism, examining Marx's theories and the realm of techno-feudalism. From the intricate relationships between the tech industry and the security state, to the fascinating exploration of the state's role in protecting businesses from the necessity of monopsony power, this episode is ripe with insight and analysis.As we navigate through the murky waters of the tech industry's evolution, we shed light on the risks taken in funding projects by the federal government and the private sector. We also delve into the changing dynamics post-Cold War and the rise of neoliberalism, connecting the dots to the ascension of the American tech industry. Focal points of discussion include the Defense Innovation Board, Palatier, Eric Schmidt's relationship with DARPA, and Mark Zuckerberg's stand on Facebook's break-up. The episode concludes with a thoughtful debate on the final crisis of capitalism. Was Marx's prediction of the bourgeois revolution leading to the immediate end of capitalism accurate? Did he ever complete his theories and if not, what was lost? We dive into Morozov's perspective on the crisis and explore the concept of techno-feudalism for the future. This engaging discourse is sure to redefine your understanding of the capitalist system and its evolution. Buckle up for an enlightening exploration that promises to challenge your perspectives. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

Welcome to our second reading group episode on Revolution: An Intellectual History, by Enzo Traverso. This week we discuss BODIES. Traverso, Enzo. 2021. Revolution : An Intellectual History. London ; New York: Verso.Head over to our Patreon and join for $2 a month to hear the whole episode and join the Discord to take part in the discussions.Support the showSupport the show

In today's episode of the InForm: Podcast Neil covers chapter two of the book Psychoanalytic Politics by Sherry Turkle with Chris & Jason from the Regretable Century... I recorded this a long time ago. Sorry it took me so damn long to put it up. 

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.  What does Techno Neo-feudalism mean for the future of capitalism? Join us as we critically examine the concept and explore Eugeny Morosov's presentation of it. We'll tackle Durant's observations on new forms of rents and the predatory nature of financial capital, as well as discuss the difference between industrial and financial capital. We'll also delve into the term "productive" labor and how it may be used to disempower the majority of the population.We'll dissect the framework of Techno Neo-feudalism, analyzing how it predicts the end of capitalism and the role of tech firms in its demise. We'll discuss the profit-investment puzzle and how globalization, digitization, and financialization have affected investments. We'll also touch on the Third Worldist view and its adaptation to the current state of affairs. Furthermore, we explore the stagnation of technology and its impact on capitalism, contrasting the views of Mark Fisher, David Graeber, and Tyler Cohen.In this thought-provoking episode, we'll assess the implications of AI in labor-saving, art, and video games, as well as the hidden monopolies of tech capital. We'll also ponder the Marxist approach to capitalism and its potential for both progressive and regressive arguments. So join us for an engaging conversation on Techno Neo-feudalism, AI, and the future of capitalism, as we strive to provide you with elucidating insights and a fresh perspective on the world of finance and technology.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we discuss Evgeny Morozov's "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason." We specifically focus on the revisions to Marxist theoretical development that enables the thesis.Ready to challenge your perception of capitalism and neo-feudalism? Be prepared as we venture into the heart of Eugenia Morozov's critique of neo-feudal reason. Together, we'll grapple with the intricate workings of rents and fictitious capital as outlined in Cedric Durant's Fictitious Capital, turning the trope of predatory financial capital on its head. We'll also navigate the political landscape shaped by the dichotomy between China's industrial capital and the West's financial capital. Fasten your seatbelts as we confront the profit investment puzzle and the stagnation of capitalism and technological innovation. We'll delve into the impact of monopolization, financialization, globalization, and digitization on firms and the rise of monopsony pricing. You'll be fascinated as we demystify the stagnation in computer technology, employing examples like Air Force One and the iPhone. And if you're starved for intellectual stimulation, you're in for a treat as we discuss the works of thinkers like David Graber, Mark Fisher, Tyler Cohen, and Rausoff.Still with us? Good, because we're not done yet. Let's roll up our sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty of Marxist theory. From the wisdom of tradition and epistolic succession to the alienation of labour and the fetishization of commodities, we're going deep. We'll question the true meaning of being a Marxist, examining the tendency of inverting liberal shibboleths to break away from that. A final word of caution: this episode might just make you question everything you thought you knew about capitalism and neo-feudalism. So, if you're ready for some intellectual heavy lifting, then let's get started! Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we discuss Evgeny Morozov's "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason." We specifically focus on the revisions to Marxist theoretical development that enables the thesis. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we discuss Evgeny Morozov's "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason." We specifically focus on the sections on the Political Marxism vs. World Systems Theory debates of the 1970s/1980s.  We also mention Dylan Riley and Robert Brenner's Seven Theses as well as a bunch of other events. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show

The boys are back and we are finally finishing this masterwork of left sociology by heavyweight Polish intellectual and dissident Marxist, Zygmunt Bauman.From the publisher's note:"Modernity was supposed to be the period in human history when the fears that pervaded social life in the past could be left behind and human beings could at last take control of their lives and tame the uncontrolled forces of the social and natural worlds. And yet, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, we live again in a time of fear. Whether its the fear of natural disasters, the fear of environmental catastrophes or the fear of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, we live today in a state of constant anxiety about the dangers that could strike unannounced and at any moment. Fear is the name we give to our uncertainty in the face of the dangers that characterize our liquid modern age, to our ignorance of what the threat is and our incapacity to determine what can and can't be done to counter it."We cover the introduction and first two chapters in this episode.Bauman, Zygmunt. 2006. Liquid Fear. Cambridge U.A.: Polity Press.Music:  Dimitri Shostakovich- Waltz No. 2Support the show

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we discuss Evgeny Morozov's "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason."  Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog) Support the show

Happy December, I just finished my semester and finally got around to mastering this episode that we recorded a couple months ago.  We are revisiting this masterwork of left sociology by heavyweight Polish intellectual and dissident Marxist, Zygmunt Bauman who is a harsh critic of late capitalist modernity. From the publisher's note:"Modernity was supposed to be the period in human history when the fears that pervaded social life in the past could be left behind and human beings could at last take control of their lives and tame the uncontrolled forces of the social and natural worlds. And yet, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, we live again in a time of fear. Whether its the fear of natural disasters, the fear of environmental catastrophes or the fear of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, we live today in a state of constant anxiety about the dangers that could strike unannounced and at any moment. Fear is the name we give to our uncertainty in the face of the dangers that characterize our liquid modern age, to our ignorance of what the threat is and our incapacity to determine what can and can't be done to counter it."We cover the introduction and first two chapters in this episode.Bauman, Zygmunt. 2006. Liquid Fear. Cambridge U.A.: Polity Press.Music:  Dimitri Shostakovich- Waltz No. 2Support the show

Please support our Patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Chris is a friend of the show and co-host of Regrettable Century and No Royal Road (with me and his brother Jason).  Chris is also a doctoral student studying Weimar Germany and we discuss the German conservative revolutions.  This will likely be a series.  There are some points where the connection gets spotty.  We apologize for that.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Branding Design: Djene Bajalan and C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Videos Design: Jason Myles, Dejene Balajan Support the show

We just turned four! Looks like we have successfully fooled you into listening to us for another year. In honor of exiting the anal stage and entering our phallic stage of childhood psychosexual development as a podcast, we decided to do an episode about it. Please enjoy the very last episode of year four. Year five will be worse for humanity and likely better for our podcast. See you in season five! Music: The Dead Kennedys- Kill The Poor Support the show

In this Episode, I am joined by Jason of the Regrettable Century Podcast to discuss his near death experience, the road to recovery after being in a coma and what this experience has taught him about appreciating the present.

The recent hit audio podcast show Blowback Season three: The Korean War has captured the ears of many.  On this episode of Veteran Et Cetera my guest C. Derick Varn and I examine the Korean War using the hit Blowback podcast as a guide for a critical dialogue about one of the most gruesome modern wars, the Korean War (1950-1953). Derick and I provide an analysis that adds information that is not mentioned  in the Blowback podcast narrative about the Korean War.  C. Derick Varn is a poet, teacher, and arm-chair theorist.  He used to be an expatriate but has returned to the US.   He has worked as lecturer on English Literature, Composition, and Intercultural communication as well as a high school teacher in literature, writing, critical thinking and ethics.  He was editor for Zero Books.  His popular podcast Varn Vlog https://youtube.com/c/CDerickVarnVlog is a wealth of information for understanding the unfolding events, situations, ideologies, and personalities of this era.  His other projects include:  Parallax Vlog with J.G. Michaels of Parallax Views, No Royal Road with Regrettable Century, and Gaming Materialists with TIR's regular, Djene Bajalan.This is an autoethnographic "self cultural study to be shared with the world" project for both of us as our lives/loved ones have been impacted by the Korean War.   Listen to this episode and you understand...https://mobile.twitter.com/skepoethttps://www.patreon.com/varnvlog https://m.facebook.com/100053642988344/Follow Mike on his LinkedIn pageFollow Mike on Instagram @mikekimveteranSearch for Mike on Facebook @MikeKimVeteranSearch for Mike at #mikekimveteran or Google him at "Mike Kim Veteran"Email Mike at agathoskim@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheservice Instagram @cominghomewell_bts Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter ...

Jason and Matthew are again joined by Chris from The Regrettable Century to discuss the aftermath of the first round of voting in the French 2022 election. Part 2 of 3. 

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, in this episode, we return to Chris Wickham's discussion of Neo-feudal revolutions and contextualize it.  This finishes our "As Old World End..." series, a new series will begin soon on other ways of understanding medieval historigraphy. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

The American left's response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is as depressing as its prospects.  We at the Regrettable Century are against invasions and World War 3 and think you should be too. We talk about what orientation if any,  it would be useful for Marxists to take in response to the unfolding tragedy in Eastern Europe. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/03/russia-ukraine-invasion-twitter/624168/https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-john-mearsheimer-blames-the-us-for-the-crisis-in-ukrainehttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/world/europe/ukraine-nationalism-russia-invasion.htmlhttps://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-john-mearsheimer-blames-the-us-for-the-crisis-in-ukraineMusic: Україна і Росія - Ukraine and Russia by The State Choir of the Ukrainian SSR "Dumka" (Державна капела УРСР «Думка»)Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

In today's episode of the InForm: Podcast Neil covers chapter one of the book Psychoanalytic Politics by Sherry Turkle with Chris & Jason from the Regretable Century... And lots of other stuff too. We recorded the episode late at night, and we were all tired. I hope you all enjoy the result. 

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we end ours into this unlimited series with a flight of discussions of the work of Marxist historian Chris Wickham, Roman Tax Policy, and the Difficulty of Periodization. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

In this episode my old friend Jason from the podcast The Regrettable Century to discuss Lana Wachowski's Matrix Resurrections but also this real life Matrix we have built and what we can do to effect change positively.

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcast, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, we try to talk Roman tax policy but veer wildly down the record. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   We are affiliated with the Emancipation Network.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

Welcome to the third episode of a new collaborative series with Varn Vlog and the Regrettable Century, where we will be talking about history, historiography, social technologies, relations of production, modes of production, and most importantly, transitions.In this episode, we continue talking about the other transition, the transition to the feudal mode of production.Chris Wickham, THE OTHER TRANSITION: FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO FEUDALISM, Past & Present, Volume 103, Issue 1, May 1984, Pages 3–36https://www.patreon.com/varnvlogSupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

In this episode the boys Pontificate on Police, Pranks and Public freakouts. -Lieutenant Palpatine.-Quitting Smoking.-Vape Culture.-Cringery.-Patricks political campaign faux pas.-Prank robberies.-No more shame or embarrassment.-Stupifcation of society.-Casting shade on The Regrettable Century. The Regrettable Podcast brought to you by Laura Lindly Attorney at Law.Check us out on social media, or send us an email at... The post Episode 51: Dirty Uppercuts first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

In this Episode the boys Mock Millennial Management Material. -Christmas is better as an adult. -A new year of podcasting. -Shots fired. -Starbucks employee quits with a song. -Future is slangin’ laptops. -Tyler clubs Jay and Patricks Ideas. -How to social media. -We beat The Regrettable Century. The Regrettable Podcast brought to you by Laura... The post Episode 50: How It Was first appeared on The Ouachita Podcasts.

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.   In this episode, all roads lead to and from Rome.  We actually get the meat of Chris Wickham's argument about the development of feudalism out of the collapse of the Roman imperial systems of production. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   We are affiliated with the Emancipation Network.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

Welcome to the second episode of a new collaborative series with Varn Vlog and the Regrettable Century, where we will be talking about history, historiography, social technologies, relations of production, modes of production, and most importantly, transitions.On this episode we continue  talking about the other transition, the transition to the feudal mode of production.Chris Wickham, THE OTHER TRANSITION: FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO FEUDALISM, Past & Present, Volume 103, Issue 1, May 1984, Pages 3–36https://www.patreon.com/varnvlogSupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

This week we have the whole gang together to celebrate the 100th episode of The Regrettable Century. We discuss the highlights of the previous year, how dumb we were as children, and how violent punk shows used to be. Listen as we make our political predictions for the upcoming year and actually figure out how to do Marxist virtue ethics. Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

Psychoanalytic Politics (by Sherry Turkle) w/ The Regrettable Century | Pt. 1 In this episode, Neil, Jason, & Chris discuss the introduction to the text. 

While the introduction music is that of Varn Vlog on this podcaster, this series will be simultaneously released on both the Varn Vlog podcast feed and the Regrettable Century podcast feed.   This is a long-running series we are doing on understanding social technologies, relationships of production, and how we get here:  i.e. what is the social and class history of the past.    In this episode, we begin our first foray into this unlimited series with a flight of discussions of the work of Marxist historian Chris Wickham. While we don't hit on Wickham's primary concern: the hazy transition between late antiquity and the early middle ages, we lay out the concerns for the project here. Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   We are affiliated with the Emancipation Network.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

Welcome to a new collaborative series with  Varn Vlog and the Regrettable Century, where we will be talking about history, historiography, social technologies, relations of production, modes of production, and most importantly, transitions. We start off by talking about the other transition, the transition to the feudal mode of production. Chris Wickham, THE OTHER TRANSITION: FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD TO FEUDALISM, Past & Present, Volume 103, Issue 1, May 1984, Pages 3–36Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

Join the boys as they send Red Library off to the Gray Havens with this final episode in our Hegel and the Hermetic Tradition series.  In this weeks episode we dive into Magee's explanation of Hegel's The Science of Logic as the Kabbalistic Tree, The Philosophy of Nature and the Philosophy of Subjective Spirit as alchemical formulae, and the Philosophy of Objective and Absolute Spirit as the rose in the cross of the present.   Magee, Glenn A. Hegel and the hermetic tradition. Ithaca, N.Y. Bristol: Cornell University Press University Presses Marketing distributor, 2008.Suite II in g minor- Robert FluddSupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

In the series finale of Red Library - A Political Education Podcast for Today's Left, we bring you a massive 3 part foray into the alchemical and esoteric labyrinth of Hegel and his relation to the Hermetic Tradition. This is a spiritual sequel to The Enchantments of Mammon series and the most goth/magikal episode we have ever done so who better to join us than our podrades from The Regrettable Century? Pt. 2 has our Comrade in Christ™ and RIP Kevin™ leading up chapters on Hegel's early philosophical development and the Phenomenology of Spirit's relationship to Hermeticism. It's been a hell of a ride and we are going out by turning that philosophical lead into gold the Red Library way (i.e. with meme references and live shitposting)! ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

Matthew and Jason are joined again by Chris from the Regrettable Century podcast to wrap up our discussion on pop-culture. Discussed: television and film with particular attention to the horror genre. Is art impossible in our moment? We don't know and that's the point. Enjoy.  Fischer, Ernst The Necessity of Art  Brooklyn NY,  London,  Verso, 2010Game of ThronesThe GodfatherHereditaryThe LighthouseMidsommarStar WarsThe WitchDeath Wish

This week we welcome Chris from The Regrettable Century podcast to discuss Socialism, Social Media's impact on Activism, the role of Spirituality in a future Socialist society and Mammonism as today's modern religion.

We teamed up with Adam from Red Library, and our comrade Mir from Sweden, in a farewell reading series on Hegel and the Hermetic Tradition by Glenn Alexander Magee. Magee forges a path tread by few in arguing that Hegel was decisively influenced by western esotericism. In this weeks episode we dive into Magee's explanation of Hegel's Mythology of Reason and the Phenomenology of the Spirit as a Hermetic initiation rite.  Magee, Glenn A. Hegel and the hermetic tradition. Ithaca, N.Y. Bristol: Cornell University Press University Presses Marketing distributor, 2008.The Keeper of the Grail · John WilliamsSupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

In the series finale of Red Library - A Political Education Podcast for Today's Left, we bring you a massive 3 part foray into the alchemical and esoteric labyrinth of Hegel and his relation to the Hermetic Tradition. This is a spiritual sequel to The Enchantments of Mammon series and the most goth/magikal episode we have ever done so who better to join us than our podrades from The Regrettable Century? Pt. 2 has our Comrade in Christ™ and RIP Kevin™ leading up chapters on Hegel's early philosophical development and the Phenomenology of Spirit's relationship to Hermeticism. It's been a hell of a ride and we are going out by turning that philosophical lead into gold the Red Library way (i.e. with meme references and live shitposting)! ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

In the series finale of Red Library - A Political Education Podcast for Today's Left, we bring you a massive 3 part foray into the alchemical and esoteric labyrinth of Hegel and his relation to the Hermetic Tradition. This is a spiritual sequel to The Enchantments of Mammon series and the most goth/magikal episode we have ever done so who better to join us than our podrades from The Regrettable Century? It's been a hell of a ride and we are going out by turning that philosophical lead into gold the Red Library way (i.e. with meme references and live shitposting)! ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

Please support our patreon.  For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Chris and Jason are two of the four hosts of the Regrettable Century Podcast.  This is the first hour on the topic. There are bonus episodes of two hours on Patreon expanding on the topic.  We discuss "revolutionary pessimism," the toxicity of Twitter, and getting beyond the Bernie Sanders campaign.Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here.   We are affiliated with the Emancipation Network.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip  ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetFacebookYou can find the additional streams on Youtube Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog)

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  Chairman Bane and TRC Crew are once again joined by our special guest and Comrade in Christ™, Mir, for the podcasting version of The Book of Revelations as we end our reading series The Enchantments of Mammon. RIP Kevin™ leads this one as we talk everything from utopia to Ayn Rand to Herbert Marcuse. THESE ARE THE END TIMES. Further Readings/References Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  The RL Gang and TRC Crew are joined by our special guest and Comrade in Christ™, Mir, as we dive into part 666 of Jammin' Some Mammon. Jason from TRC leads us through dystopia, the Catholic Worker, technocracy, and many productive tangents along the way!  Further Readings/References Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review Alain Badiou on Love ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  Comrade Adam/Chairman Bane is running the show for No. 5 and we start off with some Big Brain™ listener questions before diving into human resources, public relations, Disney, aesthetics, and much more! Further Readings/References Going Mobile w. The Red Troika Bois: Explaining Memes Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

We read Richard Seymour's Article from Salvage Quarterly about Disaster Nationalism and talked about it. Tune in to hear about the Chad Nationalism’ of ‘sexy’, ‘dangerous’, gym-hitting boys, zaddy fascism, and listen while we parse rightisms and talk about how Trump and the GOP (still) aren't fascists. https://salvage.zone/articles/prepared-for-the-worst-disaster-nationalism/Click through to join our Patreon for $2 a month to hear the rest of the discussion. Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

Hey everyone, we turned two! You guys keep listening to us for some reason and we are happy about it. For our birthday party we sat down to talk about highlights, lowlights, and what we hope to do in the future. Please enjoy the very last episode of year two before we kick off what we hope will be an exciting and fruitful year three! Music: Modern Life is War- Night Shift at the Potato FactorySupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  CC Don is back in the driver's seat for Part 4 on populism. anarchist and socialist history, the craft movement, and much more! Further Readings/References Going Mobile w. The Red Troika Bois: Explaining Memes Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review Max Weber The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism McCarraher on This is Hell! Christopher Lasch ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  For part 3, Comrade Adam leads the discussion on advertising, the rise of the corporation, scientific management, imperialist eschatology, and we all get sick along the way at the sheer depravity of capitalism's development in the Gilded Age. Further Readings/References Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review Max Weber The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism McCarraher on This is Hell! 8 Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga) Stoicism Charles Taylor's Sources of the Self Liberation Theology Homestead Strike Pullman Strike Westinghouse's Dynamo Frederick W. Taylor Walter Lippman Robber Barons Ehrenreich on the PMC International Harvester's Pension Program Welfare Capitalism lil piss/yung piss Big Bill Haywood Christopher Lasch ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

This week I am joined by special guest Jason from The Regrettable Century podcast reviewing the 1973 Guy Debord "Society of the Spectacle.

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  For part 2, CC Don is in the driver's seat and we are going to focus on Mammonism in the mid-19th century in the U.S. Topics of note include Puritanism, Transcendentalism, and all sorts of other good stuff. And CC Don brings his icy cold analysis as per usual with some core questions about McCarraher's concepts thus far.  Further Readings/References Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review Max Weber The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

On this episode of From78 I talk with a fellow Podcrade from the Lost Horizon's Network, Jason from The Regrettable Century.

A Lost Horizons Network Collaboration It's time once again for Real Nerd Hourz with our podrades from The Regrettable Century! And we decided to keep it chill this time and read a book together that is only 1000 pages. We join forces to kick off our new collaborative reading series on Eugene Macarraher's The Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity.  Chris leads us through the Introduction and Part 1 to get things off just right. We talk about the general thesis of the book that the world is not disenchanted with capitalism but enchanted in a new corrupt way, the moral economy, the Commons, medieval communal life, Protestantism, romantic anti-capitalism, the Big Beards, William Blake, and tons more! Further Readings/References Eugene McCarraher The Enchantments of Mammon Review Max Weber The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism The Medieval Moral Economy The Commons The Reconquista Lebensraum John Locke Paradise Lost Gerard Winstanley David Hume Thomas Malthus William Blake John Ruskin William Morris Narodniks Wassily Kandinsky Gustav Landauer ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to listen to the Lost Horizons Network podcast Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

Can one seek the good life when life has been irreparably damaged? In this episode, we sit down to discuss Theodore Adorno's Minima Moralia and talk a bit about psychoanalysis, pleasure, astrology, and automation in the contemporary world.Join our Patreon for $3 a month if you want access to our bonus episodes to hear guests interviewed about the authors we've discussed.If you're reading along, our next book will be Liberalism and Democracy by Noberto Bobbio: https://www.versobooks.com/books/45-liberalism-and-democracy____Hear Patrick talk about Walter Benjamin on The Regrettable Century here: http://regrettablecentury.buzzsprout.com/Read Andrew's essay on Adorno's The Authoritarian Personality here: https://www.radicalrightanalysis.com/2020/05/07/revisiting-the-authoritarian-personality-conspiracy-theories-and-the-crank/

This week we have something special for you guys, our very first Lost Horizons Network collective podcast release, Here We Are Together, Still...After All. Join Chris and Jason from The Regrettable Century, Adam from Red Library, and Neil from the From78 Podcast as we talk about what it means to be dialectically pessimistic. The Lost Horizons Network Podcast:https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3bf81ddRed Library Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/redlibrary/postsFrom78 Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/from78Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

On this week's Red Library, we interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring your our first Lost Horizons Network collective podcast release, Here We Are Together, Still...After All.  Join Comrade Adam, Jason and Chris from The Regrettable Century, and Neil from the From78 Podcast, as we talk about dialectical pessimism, what the revolution is for each of us, and lots of good laughs along the way! Find the Lost Horizons Network podcast feed here! ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

The first episode of the leftist podcast supergroup Well Here We are, still then, after all. A podcast made up of Chris and Jason from the Regrettable Century, Adam from Red Library, and Neil of From78.A playlist of songs used in this episode is available through Spotify

In this episode, From78 has a conversation with Chris from The Regrettable Century Podcast. It's a long episode (90 min), and that's after editing. An unedited version of the conversation is available on From78' Patreon page...

Part 2 of Red Library's Lost Futures Series We continue our historical x-ray and analysis of the lost futures of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in Darko Suvin's Slendour, Misery, and Possibilities: An X-Ray of Socialist Yugoslavia with our podrades from The Regrettable Century. Part 2 highlights include the emerging politocracy in the SFRY, gender equality under worker self-management, the final destructive singularity of the SFRY, and more! Keep your ears open for a special interlude in the episode, as well... Further Readings/References Lost Horizons Network Homepage The Regretttable Century's Patreon Page Darko Suvin Milovan Djilas Branko Horvat Gini Coefficient Edvard Kardelj Oil Crises of the 1970's Vatican Bank Operation Gladio Susan Buck-Morss Prague Spring Solidarity Movement in Poland "Hej Slaveni" - National Anthem of the SFRY ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

Part 2 of Red Library's Lost Futures Series Our most excellent comrades from The Regrettable Century return to the library for epic task of studying the history of socialist political and economic society and its eventual eventual downfall in Yugoslavia from 1945 to the early 1990's. To do so, we read the 2015 work by Darko Suvin, Slendour, Misery, and Possibilities: An X-Ray of Socialist Yugoslavia. We kick off part 1 with discussing the history of Yugoslavia and the partisan resistance during World War II, the break with Stalin and the U.S.S.R., the struggleation in the command economy years, and much more! We also share a big announcement at the start of this episode! Further Readings/References The Regrettable Century's Patreon Page Darko Suvin Interview with Darko Suvin The Life and Death of Yugoslav Socialism Haymarket's Historical Materialism Series David McNally's Monsters of the Market: Zombies, Vampires, and Global Capitalism Yugoslav Partisans Josip Broz Tito Yalta Conference Greek Civil War Milovan Djilas's Conversations with Stalin Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Prague Spring Ernst Bloch Bretton Woods Conference Edvard Kardelj Milovan Djilas ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

Special Guest: Christopher from The Regrettable Century podcast joins Dave and Matt to travel back in time a long time ago to a galaxy far far away....The Annual Star Wars Episode is finally here. We talk Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian and is anyone super excited?

It is the first birthday of the Regrettable Century! We spent the better part of an hour reflecting on our proud moments, regrets, things we changed our minds about (or didn't), and where we would like to go in the future. We've got some heavy material coming up, so enjoy this comparatively light fare. Music: Every Day is Halloween- MinistrySupport the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)

Max Elbaum from Verso Books, author of _Revolution in the Air: Sixties Radicals Turn to Lenin, Mao and Che_, was in Portland last month and sat for an interview with myself and Kevin from Regrettable Century. Stay tuned for his story about the Weather Underground and Bob Avakian! Here’s the website for Max’s book: https://revolutionintheair.org Max's interview in Jacobin: "Learning from the New Communist Movement" https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/09/max-elbaum-new-communist-movement-socialism-organizing Kevin's podcast: http://regrettablecentury.buzzsprout.com/ Max Elbaum's panel talk with members of Portland DSA's Red Caucus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_01IQn0MU8 Opening sound clip: "Communists on Campus: The Weather Underground" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tChf9wJKARA ------ Recs: -Panopticon -David Blight's _Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom_ ---- Help us make the show! http://www.patreon.com/givingthemic - @givingthemic - Questions/comments/suggestions for great local Korean food: givingthemic@gmail.com - http://facebook.com/givingthemic/ - - Main theme by The Mysterious Breakfast'r Cereal on SoundCloud @chiptheme - - All items trademarked and copyright their respective owners. Please don't sue. Please don't sue. Please don't sue.

Part 2 of our epic collaboration with our excellent podcasting comrades, The Regrettable Century, continues! We continue with our exploration of the different schools of Marxist Hegelian interpretations in the Italy, the relationship between Marxism and fascism, the Frankfurt School, and generally explore how to take the history of communist and socialist defeats to think about what is or is not to be done.  Intro Music: Until the Ribbon Breaks feat. Run the Jewels - "Revolution Indifference" Further Readings/References Patreon for The Regrettable Century Antonio Labriola Georges Sorel Idealism The Failed German Revolution of 1918 National Syndicalism Left communism Comrade Glenn Beck Antonie Pannekoek Herman Gorter The Frankfurt School Anatomy of the Micro-sect by Hal Draper The Third International (or Comintern) Sudden Clarity Clarence The Korean Working Class from 1987 to 2007 Fredric Jameson's An American Utopia Grigory Zinoviev “Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” - John Steinbeck Dominant Ideology Antonio Gramsci Amadeo Bordiga Perry Anderson's Considerations on Western Marxism The Grand Hotel Abyss Labor Aristocracy Robert Michels' Political Parties Immerseration Thesis Dialectics of Nature ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

This week on Red Library, we bring you part 1 of a very special collaboration with one of our favorite podcasts, The Regrettable Century. We formed a Revolutionary Pessimist Justice League to read through Russell Jacoby's Dialectic of Defeat: Contours of Western Marxism. We start part 1 (AKA the veritable split in the Hegel book club) discussing the general context of Jacoby's book, critiques of Western Marxism, the logic of success on the Left, lost futures of defeated Marxisms, Hegel, truth and objectivity in political history, and lots more!  Further Readings/References Patreon Page for The Regrettable Century Patreon Page for Inside Zero Books (Find Symptomatic Redness Podcast Here) Russell Jacoby PDF of Dialectic of Defeat: Contours of Western Marxism Western Marxism Mark Fisher's Lost Futures Ben Affleck's Boiler Room Speech on Success Herbert Marcuse Marxism and Phenomenology Wissenschaft New Economic Policy (NEP) Gorbachev Just Loved Pizza... Casuistry G.W.F. Hegel Young or Left Hegelians Right Hegelians Marx's 1844 Manuscripts Young Marx and the Epistemological Break Enver Hoxha A Thousand Lost Worlds: Notes on Gothic Marxism The Regrettable Century's Episode on Gothic Marxism Ernst Bloch Guy Debord Oswald Spengler Barracks Communism ------------------------------------------------ Email us at redlibrarypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at Red Library@red_library_pod Click here to subscribe to Red Library on iTunes  Click here to support Red Library on Patreon Click here to find Red Library on Facebook Click here to find the host's political theory blog, Capillaries: Theory at the Front

This week we have part 2 of our discussion with the ‘Regrettable Century’ crew about the Marxist sect. We also talk about the current state and likely trajectory of the DSA, and what exactly it is that revolutionary communists of today should be doing with their time. You can find their excellent podcast here: http://regrettablecentury.buzzsprout.com/

This week we talk to Kevin, Chris, and Jason of the ‘Regrettable Century’ podcast about their experience of spending 10 years in the ISO before leaving a few years ago. This follows on from an episode of their podcast where they talk about the recent demise of the ISO. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. You can find their excellent podcast here: http://regrettablecentury.buzzsprout.com/

Tack för att du lyssnar på en förlorad sak och välkoma! När du ändå lyssnar tycker jag att du skall passa på och dela vårt avsnitt på sociala medier eller vad det nu är ni ungdomar använder nu för tiden. Om du gör det, släng iväg ett mail till oss på enforloradsak@gmail.com Eller på FB så får du ett handskrivet vykort hem i brevlådan med ett styke poesi. Samma sak om du blir Patreon www.patreon.com/enforloradsak Har har vi essän som vi diskuterade. https://www.marxists.org/archive/draper/1973/xx/microsect.htm Våra kamrater över på Swampside Chats har också diskuterat essän. https://soundcloud.com/swampsidechats/46-anatomy-of-the-micro-sect Det har även våra kamrater på The Regrettable Century gjort. https://castbox.fm/episode/Not-With-a-Bang%2C-But-With-a-Purge%2C-a-Split%2C-and-a-Public-Statement%3A-The-Death-of-the-Micro-Sect-id1510596-id147032721?country=se Med vänliga hälsningar En förlorad sak

Pt 2 of our Game of Thrones retrospect with special guest Chris from The Regrettable Century podcast. Do not listen if you have no heard pt 1 first!

Good friend and all-around badass Tash rolls through once again to talk about her forthcoming essay collection from Verso Books, 'Being Numerous: Essays On Non-Fascist Life.' We discuss anti-fascism in theory and practice, the promise and pitfalls of radical love, and the role of capital and the state in ratifying and distorting our desires, and whatever the opposite of "enforced monogamy" is. We also try not to have a take on the Notre Dame fire, but ultimately cannot help ourselves. C'est la vie! To access bonus episodes, our Discord server and more you can patronize us at https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Check out 'Being Numerous,' available May 1st: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2949-being-numerous The episode of Regrettable Century on post-fascism we mentioned: http://bit.ly/2KY1b3W Outro music: Cellular Chaos, 'James Baldwin' https://cellularchaos.bandcamp.com/track/james-baldwin

Here's a teaser of the bonus for our episode with the Regrettable Century. Support us at our Patreon to get regular early releases and bonus audio. https://www.patreon.com/givingthemic

For BONUS audio from this episode, check out the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-audio-for-25684365 -- 3/4 of the Regrettable Century(Kevin, Chris, and Jenny) join us in a pod crossover to talk about their fave subjects, revolutionary pessimism and Gothic Marxism. We contrast it with utopian science fiction(like Kim Stanley Robinson), ask if there is a Higher Power("IT WAS ME, AUSTIN! IT WAS ME ALL ALONG!"), podcasts as radicalizing vector, Texas, shit-talking militant atheists, also get into the future, automation, and human flourishing. That kinda thing. --- Relevant bits: - Their ep that's related to this: https://www.buzzsprout.com/220523/952305-gothic-marxism-and-marxist-romanticism-embracing-all-that-makes-us-human-part-i-of-ii China Mieville on Marxism & Halloween: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paCqiY1jwqc China Mieville's Salvage quarterly: http://salvage.zone/ Svetlana Alexievich's The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II Subscribe to the Regrettable Century: https://www.buzzsprout.com/220523 Dirty Pinko Commie: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-pinko-commie/id1448981303 The Skeptic Magazine devoted to Jordan Peterson: https://www.skeptic.com/magazine/archives/23.3/ Recs: ---- Cuck Philosophy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkzHxIcfoEr69MWBdo0ppg David Graeber's Debt: The First 5000 years Silvia Federici's Caliban & the Witch West Wing (boooooo) Astra Taylor's "What is Democracy?" Fede Alvarez's "Evil Dead (2013)" The Sopranos Panopticon's "The Scars of Man on the Once Nameless Wilderness" --- Check out Nat's show Metamashina at https://metamashina.com/ - Hear Garrett's band Late Shift at https://lateshiftcountry.bandcamp.com/ - @grandradioabyss @ashesforfoxes @comradegarrett @givingthemic - Questions/comments/suggestions for great local Korean food: givingthemic@gmail.com - http://facebook.com/givingthemic/ - Help us make the show! http://www.patreon.com/givingthemic - - - - Main theme by The Mysterious Breakfast'r Cereal on SoundCloud @chiptheme - - All items trademarked and copyright their respective owners. Please don't sue. Please don't sue. Please don't sue.

This week we dive deep into eco-terrorism / green anarchy / primitivism, and discuss why we think the Unambomber had some good points while also disagreeing with him, a lot. Anti-Civ folks would tell you that the problems that plague humanity begin with the industrial revolution and that we need to go back to hunter/gatherer societies. We at The Regrettable Century, however, enjoy the fact that we survived past childbirth and can wear corrective lenses to read books safely inside of our warm homes this winter. We bet you can figure out what we think the real problem is. Also, we talk about eco-fascism. A short list of resources we mined for this episode:Children of Tedhttp://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/the-unabomber-ted-kaczynski-new-generation-of-acolytes.html The Unabomber's Manifesto as originally published by WaPo:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/unabomber/manifesto.text.htm?noredirect=onInterview with John Zerzan on NPRhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/oregonpublicbroadcasting/anarchy-and-civilization“No Way Out?” By John Zerzan https://www.johnzerzan.net/articles/no-way-out.html“The Problem of Civilization” from Deep Green Resistance, Derrick Jensen’s group, https://www.commondreams.org/views/2011/05/05/deep-green-resistance-strategy-save-planet20 min ELF propaganda video: https://youtu.be/MO2pA5We34AWatch full length documentary “If a Tree Falls: a Story of the Earth Liberation Front” https://youtu.be/UmZkNNJqr1I“Whatever Happened to Ecoterrorism?” https://psmag.com/environment/whatever-happened-to-eco-terrorismReview/summary of “Ecological Rift,” by John Bellamy Fosterhttp://links.org.au/node/2293Support the show (http://patreon.com/theregrettablecentury)