General Intellect Unit

Apr 01 2024 161 ep. 80 mins 4.1k
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Analyzing the intersection of Technology, Politics and Philosophy, from an unapologetically Leftist perspective.

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111 - Exit Code 0

Apr 01 2024 63 mins  
In which the show ends, and Kyle & June reflect on the project. Thank you all. Links: General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://generalintellectunit.net [email protected] Support the show on Patreon https://twitter.com/giunitpod General Intellect Unit on Facebook General Intellect Unit on archive.org Emancipation Network

110 - Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning

Mar 08 2024 128 mins  
In which Kyle interviews Eric Meier on his recent exhibition "Art, Design, Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning". If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon. Links: A tour of the exhibition, on Youtube "About my exhibition 'Art, Design, Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning'" Eric on Twitter Eric on Instagram General Intellect Unit on iTunes http://general

109 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 6

Feb 09 2024 86 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the third an fourth chapters of the book. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technol

108 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 5

Jan 25 2024 58 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the second chapter of the book. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and la

107 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 4

Dec 21 2023 82 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the first chapter of the book. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lay

106 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 3

Dec 06 2023 75 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the prefaces, introduction, and chapter one. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer tech

105 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 2

Nov 22 2023 83 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be

104 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 1

Nov 09 2023 75 mins  
In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to begin a series on "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible

103 - Entangled Life, Part 3

Sep 28 2023 118 mins  
In which we finish our reading of "Entangled Life" by Merlin Sheldrake. The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense without them.They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature's processes. In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake takes us on a mind-altering jour

102 - Entangled Life, Part 2

Sep 07 2023 119 mins  
In which we continue our reading of "Entangled Life" by Merlin Sheldrake. The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense without them.They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature's processes. In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake takes us on a mind-altering jo