Best Nick McGowan Podcasts (2024)

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Todd McGowan on Hegel's Theory of Death in Phenomenology of Spirit vs. Nick Land's Fanged Noumena 1:19:05

41m ago1:19:05

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Enroll for Mikey's seminar here https://theoryunderground.com/product/freemikey Enroll for Mikey's Intro to Zizek starting in September: https://theoryunderground.com/product/zizek-1/ GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT Join live sessions and unlock past courses and forums on the TU Discord by becoming a member via the monthly subscription! It’s the hands-down…

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Neither Left Nor Right? Chris Cutrone and Nina Power 1:57:12

2h ago1:57:12

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Enroll in Chris' course here http://theoryunderground.com/courses/marxism-101 Follow Nina on Substack here: https://ninapower.substack.com/ ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field y…

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Examining Patterns And Situations For Personal Growth 23:09

1h ago23:09

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“Take a step back and take inventory of what other situations in your life were even remotely similar that can help you put the pieces together and understand why you feel this way.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick opens up about his personal journey of self-awareness and growth. He discusses his struggles with grumpiness and frustration, th…

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Christine Louis Dit Sully on Anti-Immigration Protests in the U.K. and Race 1:04:29

1h ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Dave and Nance are joined by Dr. Christine Louis Dit-Sully to talk about the Anti-Immigration Protests in the U.K. and Race. GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT Join live sessions and unlock past courses and forums on the TU Discord by becoming a member via the monthly subscription! It’s the hands-down best way to get the most out of the content if you are exc…

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How to Use AI - Today and Tomorrow: Insights with Village Labs’ Bradford Church 1:26:42

20h ago1:26:42

1:26:42

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg7FPGjlamE ---⭐ Featured Guest: Bradford Church…

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Practical Steps for Self-Mastery: Embracing Your Soul’s Desires 50:26

1h ago50:26

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“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Susan Nicholas, who shares her journey of spiritual awakening and the crisis that led to it. She discusses the deep sadness and existential crisis she experienced and how she learned to tr…

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Lecture for TOTAL beginners: Marx, timenergy, alienation, and the mode of production vs. PMC RRR 1:13:13

1h ago1:13:13

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This is the 1,000 foot view of everything going on at Theory Underground for absolute newbies (college students in their first year!). If you want more, or to go deeper, consider getting involved. You can access all of McKerracher's behind the scenes Sociology 101 lectures as well as the critical theory and critique of political economy deep dives …

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Is this a theory of COSMIC drive!? Todd McGowan on Schelling's Theory of DRIVE! 1:04:55

1h ago1:04:55

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Enroll for Mikey's seminar here https://theoryunderground.com/product/freemikey Enroll for Mikey's Intro to Zizek starting in September: https://theoryunderground.com/product/zizek-1/ GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT Join live sessions and unlock past courses and forums on the TU Discord by becoming a member via the monthly subscription! It’s the hands-down…

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THE PLAN: Introduction to Sociology and Critical Social Theory with David McKerracher 3:09:18

3h ago3:09:18

3:09:18

This is the FIRST in the series called Deep Dives with Dave (DDD Season 1 Episode 1) These are a PART of the ongoing research seminar Dave does with Ann, which is called the Snelgrove-McKerracher Synthesis Seminar... By signing up for that seminar as a subscriber, you become a member at TU and unlock access to all their past lectures AND the ongoin…

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"Humorless cowards run the world." Nina Power on her cancellation 1:12:43

39m ago1:12:43

1:12:43

*The quotation in the title is not a direct quote, but is instead a paraphrase of a theme that comes up, put in a more clickable format. If you want a more forensic breakdown of what happened you can listen to Ann and Dave read the article by A Worker At Large here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsGhQjjjsQY GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT Join live sessi…

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Žižek on Nick Land, Jordan Peterson, Piers Morgan, Gabriel Rockhill, Sublime Object of Ideology ETC 47:17

1h ago47:17

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BRAND NEW INTERVIEW WITH ZIZEK! He came on to promote Mikey's course that starts THIS Saturday, September 7th. You can enroll here: https://theoryunderground.com/product/zizek-1/ If you sign up for Mikey's monthly seminar membership at tiers 2 or higher you will get a promo code that offers a huge discount on his upcoming courses, as well as unlock…

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Matthew Stanley on the Business of Finding Your Audience Without Selling Out, School-Brain Syndrome, and Dying Without Regrets 1:04:08

23m ago1:04:08

1:04:08

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), critical doxology and timenergy (CDT), critique of libidinal economy (CLE), critique of political economy (CPE), critique of ge…

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How To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges 37:17

8d ago37:17

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How To Find Alternative Solutions To Overcome Challenges “If an obstacle pops up, you can either get really upset, pissed off about it, or you can look around it, get around it, and figure out what else is there.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of patience and overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the power of storyte…

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In Defense of M. Night Shyamalan's New Film TRAP - Fatherhood, Split Subjectivity, and Two Worlds 1:17:51

14d ago1:17:51

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ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), critical doxology and timenergy (CDT), critique of libidinal economy (CLE), critique of political economy (CPE), critique of ge…

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Cutrone on Politics, Religion, and Generations delete end boomers, millenials, and the stages of 1:00:30

6d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Cutrone's course at Theory Underground begins in October. You can sign up for it here: https://theoryunderground.com/courses/marxism-101/ Monthly subscribers at TU (tiers 2 or higher) get half off of this and all other courses - become a subscriber here: https://theoryunderground.com/products/tu-subscription-tiers GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT Join live …

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Transforming Atlanta: Brian McGowan on Centennial Yards and the Future of Downtown Atlanta 1:26:59

10d ago1:26:59

1:26:59

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/transforming-atlanta-brian-mcgowan🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zTw6btejg…

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We read Anatomy of A Witch Hunt by James Robb - A Worker At Large on Nina Power 1:47:09

17d ago1:47:09

1:47:09

It's right here: https://convincingreasons.wordpress.com/2024/08/08/anatomy-of-a-witch-hunt/ ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), critical doxology and timenergy (C…

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The High Cost Of Addiction: A Financial And Emotional Perspective 29:10

1h ago29:10

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“The more disciplined I am, the more freedom I have.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Ryan Skinner, an entrepreneur, financial advisor, and coach. Ryan shares his journey of recovery from addiction and how it has transformed his life. They discuss the importance of spirituality, routine, and discipline in his recovery and persona…

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Exciting things at TU + lots of awesome people doing great things 2:46:10

2h ago2:46:10

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Sneak peak into some of the stuff going on at the Snelgrove-McKerracher seminar https://theoryunderground.com/product/tu-subscription-tiers/ ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media …

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The Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt. 3 with Benjamin Studebaker at Theory Underground 1:57:23

1h ago1:57:23

1:57:23

Benjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in politic…

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Survival And Transformation: Unpacking A Five-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey 40:11

28d ago40:11

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“It’s the pit that becomes that transformative place that is the hardest.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Shariann Tom, CEO and founder of the Cancer Journey Institute, about her experience with having cancer five times and the importance of mindset and self-mastery in navigating the journey. They discuss the challenges of facin…

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Happy Talks: Christian Ross on Reimagining Elder Care with Tech and Connection 1:05:58

6d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eu3E_4DIpGo …

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Meet the wrestling community Skip navigation Search Avatar image 46:30 / 3:47:00 Let's see this Swol x Mikey thing while I play Minecraft 3:43:40

23d ago3:43:40

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ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), critical doxology and timenergy (CDT), critique of libidinal economy (CLE), critique of political economy (CPE), critique of ge…

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Pushing Limits: From Ironman Triumphs to Frontier Tech Investing with Nick Fragnito 1:32:23

19d ago1:32:23

1:32:23

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-nick-fragnitos?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on Yo…

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How To Heal From Burnout Through Internal Reflection And Self-Care 39:35

1M ago39:35

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“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to u…

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Songs of Inspiration Season: 2 Erin Ash Sullivan 30:51

22d ago30:51

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In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Erin Ash Sullivan who recently released her new record "Sign Posts and Marks". We talked about her background in music and her influences and mentors as a songwriter. We also dove into her creative process and how she goes about writing songs. She also shared a bit about the recording process for her…

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The Preface to Totality and Infinity - Emmanuel Levinas - an exegetical lecture 2:34:54

11d ago2:34:54

2:34:54

The preface to Totality and Infinity is beautiful, challenging, and profound. The course begins August 3rd! Enroll here http://theoryunderground.com/courses/levinas-1 My subscribers get 90% off! Become a TU member here: https://theoryunderground.com/products/tu-subscription-tiers ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture insti…

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How To Embrace Your Challenges And Discover Your Purpose In The Process 36:14

1M ago36:14

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“Self-mastery and creating the life you want is an inside job.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick interviews James Madison, the co-founder of On Purpose Life, about finding purpose and living a life in alignment with one’s purpose. They discuss the misconception that purpose must be grand and how it can look different for everyone. James share…

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Nick Land—dodging or trolling Žižek??? 1:11:15

23d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

We finally got some kind of a response from Land. The Land vs. Žižek playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlcbaQ1cp2TL_THpfScbzI5sYvFDtgF8b ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over crit…

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Anti-Intellectualism and Its Causes - w Nina Power and Helen Rollins - Theory Underground in LONDON 2:44:34

1M ago2:44:34

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From Theory Underground's 2024 American Idiots Tour in London, the second to last stop of the tour! A collaboration with Nina Power and Helen Rollins! An amazing event. Hope you enjoy. ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CS…

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Beyond Medication: How Social Prescribing Can Cure Our Mental Health Crisis 1:08:03

1M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/beyond-medication-how-social-prescribing 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hw…

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Songs of Inspiration Season 2 - Ambar Cassidy 21:18

2M ago21:18

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In this episode of the Songs of Inspiration podcast, host Lars Wicklund interviews talented singer-songwriter Ambar Cassidy. Ambar shares her musical journey, from growing up as a theater kid to studying songwriting and music business at Belmont University. She talks about her musical influences, and the mentors who have guided her along the way an…

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Exploring Generational And Regional Trauma From A Medium’s Perspective 35:58

2M ago35:58

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“Taking baby steps in a healing journey is important; rushing can cause you to miss vital steps” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Chris Wasko, a spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and energy healer. They discuss Chris’s journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a spiritual healer, as well as his experiences with se…

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Trotsky = Stalin | Episode 4 of The Revolution Will Not BE... How the war against the Left was won 2:20:14

1M ago2:20:14

2:20:14

The goal of this series is not to make an argument so much as lay out a bunch of sources, to let them speak for themselves, and to empower critical thinkers to theorize their situation anew, in a way that leftists tend to obstruct with their reification of the hope industry, duopoly, and "history" as a simulation of roots to and endurance of bygone…

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The Lenin Legend - Ep. 3 of The Revolution Will Not BE - How the war against the Left was won 1:28:10

1M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

The goal of this series is not to make an argument so much as lay out a bunch of sources, to let them speak for themselves, and to empower critical thinkers to theorize their situation anew, in a way that leftists tend to obstruct with their reification of the hope industry, duopoly, and "history" as a simulation of roots to and endurance of bygone…

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The Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt. 2 with Benjamin Studebaker 1:53:22

1M ago1:53:22

1:53:22

Benjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in politic…

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Understanding The Role Of Shame In Personal Growth And Fulfillment 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

“Therapy was something that really helped me navigate that point in my life. And then, as I was starting to heal childhood patterns and beliefs, I started to realize that all men, in a way, struggle with this.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Furkhan Dandia, an engineer turned therapist, about his journey and the intersection of …

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Beyond the Classroom: Youth Development Insights from Atlanta's Education Visionary, David Jernigan 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuzvYCR2hT0 …

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Religious atheism vs. Catholic accelerationism | A converdiction between Samuel Loncar x Justin Murphy 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Amazing contradiction conversation between Samuel Loncar and Justin Murphy on Religious Atheism vs. Catholic Accelerationism ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), cr…

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The Social Unconscious: The Superego vs. The Big Other - Field, Habitus, and Capital - Dave n Mikey 3:09:15

2M ago3:09:15

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Dave continues from last time on The Social Unconscious. Mikey lectures on the two social agencies that must be understood to do ideology critique: The Superego vs. The Big Other! Announcing a new way to get involved at TU. You can now subscribe to Mikey's courses and ongoing research seminars: https://theoryunderground.com/product/freemikey/ ABOUT…

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Psychedelics for Normal People? Exploring with Vian Morales, SVP of Beckley Retreats 1:20:50

2M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xZOTss20GEevZ3kgwiNfk?si=b…

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How To Handle And Successfully Navigate Career Burnout 28:50

2M ago28:50

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“Excuses are the tools of idiots. And I’m way too smart to be fucking around with excuses.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Luis Báez, who shares his journey from growing up in poverty to working at top companies like Google and Tesla, and how he experienced burnout in the corporate world. There’s a major emphasis on the importan…

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Reading Nietzsche Politically - Matt McManus x Spencer Leonard 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

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Should we read Nietzsche politically? Matt McManus x Spencer Leonard ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). CST is the umbrella over critical media theory (CMT), critical doxology and timenergy (CDT), critique of libidin…

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Starting the Conversation on Models with Alyssa Bilinski | Season 5 Episode 11 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Alyssa Bilinski, Peterson Family Assistant Professor of Health Policy, and Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, at Brown University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on developing novel methods for policy evaluation and applying these to identify interventions that most efficiently improve population health and well-being. Episode note…

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The Political Philosophy Trilogy Overview pt 1 with Benjamin Studebaker 2:22:45

2M ago2:22:45

2:22:45

Benjamin Studebaker studied and taught Political Philosophy at Cambridge, and they go hard! Here he gives TU a crash course overview of the topics and approach they took to part one of the three part series on political philosophy. The reason for this is because Studebaker is helping workers with earbuds and autodidacts at TU get a basis in politic…

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2. The Revolution Will Not BE... How the war against the Left was won 3:00:19

2M ago3:00:19

3:00:19

The goal of this series is not to make an argument so much as lay out a bunch of sources, to let them speak for themselves, and to empower critical thinkers to theorize their situation anew, in a way that leftists tend to obstruct with their reification of the hope industry, duopoly, and "history" as a simulation of roots to and endurance of bygone…

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1. The Revolution Will Not BE... How the war against the Left was won 2:05:12

2M ago2:05:12

2:05:12

The goal of this series is not to make an argument so much as lay out a bunch of sources, to let them speak for themselves, and to empower critical thinkers to theorize their situation anew, in a way that leftists tend to obstruct with their reification of the hope industry, duopoly, and "history" as a simulation of roots to and endurance of bygone…

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Theory Underground in Krakow, Poland! 3:05:39

2M ago3:05:39

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A rag tag team of "underground theorists" got some money from a friend who inherited a little money and so they went to visit friends in Europe! Welcome to the Krakow stop of the American Idiots tour in 2024! Find out about Theory Underground here, thanks to the amazing organizing and interview facilitation of Lukasz. ABOUT Theory Underground is a …

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Experiencing Vibes And The Exchange Of Human Energy 39:47

2M ago39:47

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“Make room for the emotional, make room for the intuitive, make room for the vibrational.” Episode summary: In this episode, Nick speaks with Jason Del Gandio, A Temple University Professor, about the concept of vibes and the exchange of energy between people. Jason shares his expertise in studying the theory and practice of social justice, as well…

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