Analyzing the intersection of Technology, Politics and Philosophy, from an unapologetically Leftist perspective.
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episode 45: 037 - The People's Republic of Walmart, Part 2
In which we continue reading "The People's Republic of Walmart" by Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: The People's Republic of Walmart at Verso Books General Intellect Unit on iTunes h...
episode 44: 036 - The People's Republic of Walmart, Part 1
In which we read "The People's Republic of Walmart" by Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: The People's Republic of Walmart at Verso Books General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://genera...
episode 43: Extra - GIU Community Discord Server
We're launching a community discord server for our patrons! Support us on Patreon at the $5 per month level or above to get access! Links: General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://generalintellectunit.net Support the show on Patreon https://twitter.co...
episode 41: 035 - Climate Technology, Gender, and Justice, with Tina Sikka
In which we are joined by Tina Sikka to discuss her new book "Climate Technology, Gender, and Justice: The Standpoint of the Vulnerable". If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: Climate Technology, Gender, and Justice: The St...
episode 37: 034 - Platform Capitalism, with Bob Neubauer
In which we are joined by Bob Neubauer to discuss Nick Srnicek's 2016 book "Platform Capitalism" If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: Platform Capitalism on politybooks.com General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://generalin...
episode 36: 033 - Retrospective
In which we talk about our first thirty-something episodes, and take time to tie some threads together. No, this isn't a clip-show. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://generalintell...
episode 35: Extra - Emancipation Network
We are joining forces with our friends at Swampside Chats, and From Alpha To Omega, to form the Emancipation Network, a Marxist podcast network and research collective. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: emancipation.netw...
episode 34: 032 - The Inherent Instability of Disordered Systems
In which we (struggle to) read a math paper, The Inherent Instability of Disordered Systems, by Taeer Bar-Yam, Owen Lynch, and Yaneer Bar-Yam. This paper introduces us to the Multi-scale Law of Requisite Variety, and the importance of organisation at...
episode 33: Extra - Book Giveaway: People's Republic of Walmart
Hey there folks! We're giving away two copies of People's Republic of Walmart, by Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski. All of our patrons will automatically be included in the draw, while non-patrons can enter their email address in this form to add...
episode 32: 031 - Designing Freedom
In which we discuss Stafford Beer's 1974 book "Designing Freedom". Beer makes the case for a total overhaul of our institutions and organisational methods, by way of management cybernetics. If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Lin...