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Some critical theory, some public discourse, and some general nerdiness.
 
 
   
 
Sunday, October 31, 2004
 
There are many online journals that have various articles that discuss theory. Bad Subjects has an incisive article that deals with the relation of difference and similarity within Hegel and Marx, especially in terms of determining consiousness as well as productive and unproductive labor. It shows that the same method can be used to understand Hegel's conception of immaterial reality with Marx's idea of material reality.

Thursday, October 28, 2004
 
The Godel Incompleteness Theorem is one of the most revolutionary ideas in 20th century mathematics. It also has deep philosophical repercussions as well. Here is a basic explanation of the theorem that can be understood by those who are not experts in math.

Thursday, October 21, 2004
 
Slavoj Zizek is a philosopher who has written about many subjects. Here is an article he wrote about the use of images that permeate and hide the void in film, especially those of Andrei Tarkovsky. He points to how this relates to the way the real is always hidden by the symbolic.
 
Slavoj Zizek is a philosopher who has written about many subjects. Here is an article he wrote about the use of images that permeate and hide the void in film, especially those of Andrei Tarkovsky. He points to how this relates to the way the real is always hidden by the symbolic.

Friday, October 15, 2004
 
There is a new book that discusses the effects of electronic networks on demoracy. This results in emergent behavior and new types of political organizing. Each chapter is posted on a blog that is open for comments.

Wednesday, October 06, 2004
 
The attack of Sept. 11th was an event that reintroduced the idea of the metanarrative that attempts to explain all of reality. This action benefits the neoconservative agenda and their promotion of endless war to gain U.S. hegemony. This article demonstrates how the media and the culture could be so easily realigned after the tragedy.

Saturday, October 02, 2004
 
The question of a fair and effective economy has been a continuing issue. Here is an article that looks at the question of choice and power in an economic and political system. It attempts to look beyond liberal and conservative classifications.

 

 
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