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#154: The value of Pessimism (ft. Rachid M'Rabty)
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"It's time for the Left to consider the pessimist a helpful guide out of the somnolence of capitalist realism."
We dissect ideas and misunderstandings around optimism & pessimism, and how pessimism is a fundamentally critical position, whilst optimism breeds hubris and complacency.
We discuss the cruelty of optimism, how self destruction can often be an act of autonomy against an unhealthy environment - aka the optimistic delusion of capitalists - and the utopian concept of "Not This".
References:
Disconsolate Dreamers - On Pessimism and Utopia: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/disconsolate-dreamers-pessimism-utopia
Pronoia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoia_(psychology)
Cruel Optimism: https://www.dukeupress.edu/Cruel-Optimism/
Productivity vs wages: How wages in America have stagnated: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/productivity-workforce-america-united-states-wages-stagnate/
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WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431
Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH
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ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.
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Manage episode 377301247 series 2661646
"It's time for the Left to consider the pessimist a helpful guide out of the somnolence of capitalist realism."
We dissect ideas and misunderstandings around optimism & pessimism, and how pessimism is a fundamentally critical position, whilst optimism breeds hubris and complacency.
We discuss the cruelty of optimism, how self destruction can often be an act of autonomy against an unhealthy environment - aka the optimistic delusion of capitalists - and the utopian concept of "Not This".
References:
Disconsolate Dreamers - On Pessimism and Utopia: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/disconsolate-dreamers-pessimism-utopia
Pronoia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoia_(psychology)
Cruel Optimism: https://www.dukeupress.edu/Cruel-Optimism/
Productivity vs wages: How wages in America have stagnated: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/productivity-workforce-america-united-states-wages-stagnate/
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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnotjustinyourhead
Email us with feedback, questions, suggestions at itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com.
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Harriet’s other shows:
WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431
Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH
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ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.
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