Theory Underground

In defense of the Human | feat. Bruce Beerman

Dave n Ann interview-conversation-lecture with professor Bruce Beerman of Gonzaga University. Against reductive positivism, the critique of scientism, and in defense of the human vs. capitalism and modern nihilism. Bruce Beerman discusses the state of things, including education, work, and the most important question of all: What is the Good Life? Beerman teaches philosophy, ethics, existentialism, and phenomenology at Gonzaga University. Pleeb is doing everything for free. If you're grateful and want to help out go sub to www.patreon.com/TheDangerousMaybe

#FreeMikey, New Symbolization Publishing, Difficult Concepts, Zizek and Wage Labor, Capitalist Realism, Lost Futures on The Acid Left

Theory Pleeb, Ann, and Michael Downs of The Dangrous Maybe blog and #FreeMikey in interview with Adam Ray Adkins AKA Dirt: Son of Earth. We talk about New Symbolization Publishing, book cover art, and difficult concepts made easy by non-academics (workers). "A fun chat with a lot of Zizekian twists." - Adam

Pleeb n’ Mikey Talk LACAN: Ch1 - Imaginary, Symbolic, and Real

I used to not see the point in anything having to do with Lacan. Then Mikey came along. This episode was first recorded in 2020 and is being re-published here because this is where Me n' Mikey's talks go. Support this work and help us #FreeMikey at NSPublishing.substack.comPatreon.com/TheDangerousMaybePatreon.com/TheoryPleebThe no copyright song used is by Mike Chino, and is called Demigods.

Pleeb n’ Mikey Talk MARX: Ch1 - East and West

Me n' Mikey talking about Marxisms, left in the plural to drive home the diversity of ways thinkers and political movements or figures have been inspired by the image and thought of Karl Marx. Pleeb argues that if we are to do as Marx did, we must first extricate worldview marxism from critique of political economy.Support this work and help us #FreeMikey at NSPublishing.substack.comPatreon.com/TheDangerousMaybePatreon.com/TheoryPleebThe no copyright song used is by Mike Chino, and is called Demigods.

LACAN pt. 4: Theory of Desire in Squid Game | feat. Michael Downs of The Dangerous Maybe

People can't stop talking about Squid Game. We couldn't be more delighted because this is a wonderful reason to stream our fourth installment in our Lacan series! Michael just published a post on this topic at his blog, so if you are preparing for tonight's stream, maybe check it out https://thedangerousmaybe.medium.com/...

What the hell is ”theory”?

A lecture on "theory." What is it? Is it philosophy? Is it critical or political? What are the strengths and weaknesses of "theory" today? This is episode one for a new series of lectures.

LACAN pt. 3: DEATH DRIVE | Sigmund Freud, Slavoj Zizek, and Todd McGowan | feat. Michael Downs of The Dangerous Maybe

The Dangerous Maybe unpacks this important concept for us pleebs. Check out The Dangerous Maybe's blog here: https://medium.com/@mdowns1611Check his post on The Phallus here: https://medium.com/@mdowns1611/lacans-concept-of-the-phallus-498743c95270Support this podcast and my work at https://www.theorypleeb.com/donateor at https://www.patreon.com/theorypleeb

LACAN pt. 2: Fundamental Fantasy | Slavoj Zizek on Veils of Fantasy | feat. Michael Downs of The Dangerous Maybe

It's a good one, folks. If you want to SEE the whiteboard illustrations, the video version is available at YouTube: https://youtu.be/cRO699NSKocThis lecture is from my channel on www.theorypleeb.com/liveSupport me at https://www.theorypleeb.com/donateFollow Michael at The Dangerous Maybe blog on medium: https://medium.com/@mdowns1611SONGS USED: 🔴 LIVE Synthwave/Vaporwave/Chillwave Radio 🎶 24/7 - Non-Stop SYNTH! All songs on this channel are no copyright and royalty free. Make sure to sub! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-wx-04aMXk6a3m_fSXLEwMike Chino – Demigods: https://youtu.be/M6wruxDngOkBackground music by ChillCow Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A📚💸📬If you wanna get more involved with my curriculum development or book project, people who support my new website get special access to some discussions! 🗝🗝🗝https://www.theorypleeb.com

LACAN pt. 1: Imaginary, Symbolic, and Real | feat. Michael Downs of The Dangerous Maybe

Continental philosophy meets psychology. Feat. The Dangerous Maybe, AKA Michael. Here's his blog: https://medium.com/@mdowns1611This **Stream Clip** is from my channel on www.theorypleeb.com/liveSupport me at https://www.theorypleeb.com/donateSONG USED: Mike Chino – Demigods: https://youtu.be/M6wruxDngOkBackground music by ChillCow Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A📚💸📬If you wanna get more involved with my curriculum development or book project, people who support my new website get special access to some discussions! 🗝🗝🗝https://www.theorypleeb.com

Nietzsche 101 with professor pleeb

CW: NIetzsche"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." If you hate that quote, blame Nietzsche. Also, if there's a grain of truth to that quote, then maybe we have something to learn from Nietzsche. So if Nietzsche won't kill you, maybe he'll even make you "stronger".Learn how Christians and socialists can benefit from reading their most famous critic.Navajo Night by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/