John Zerzan: Pretentions of Modernity 6/11

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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[damerz0405]

I like between 7 to 8 when he talks about being the middle class. I think this is a very strong point he makes.... probably nobody even at this discussion is doing the grunt work. Do lettuce packers, miners, factory workers have the time to go to things like this? I doubt it. Those people don't even have to discuss it , they are the cost.

[gracer99]

terminal

[dnHooligan]

terminal