Anarcho-Primitivism, Archeolgy and Anthropology 4/10

http://layla.miltsov.org/introduction_to_z

John Zerzan is one of the most interesting contemporary thinkers in the United States, at least. Like everything else in life, in order to fully appreciate Zerzan's contribution to epistemology or the philosophy of civilisation, first, one has to read his work and hear his conferences -- for, here, I only present my personal interpretation of his theory -- and second, consider the context through which his voice and energy resonate. His contribution becomes even more impressive in light of the processes of Western institutionalisation of Thought and commodification of Knowledge -- a totalitarian context that tolerates no challenge (philosophical or otherwise) that would threaten "the American way of life".

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• anti-civilization
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[pennilesscripple]

this is the world we want

and we'll fight for it

[breakitupquick]

it's interesting genocide is only possible within civilization, yet it is constantly being presented as something foreign to civilization. as if the death rates caused by civilized illness, violence and whatnot are somehow less genocidal.

[DesecrateConformity]

What an uncivilized audience. See what I did there?! LOL

[gavloft]

It is -15 degrees with snow outside and I am at home with my central heating and a hot cup of coffee..thank God for civilization!

[masameus]

I have to say I admire Zerzan for having the courage and patience to present his radical ideas to such an unsympathetic audience! His work really interest me and I think I'm going to have to read his books. Thank you for uploading these lectures!

[pnk999]

love him