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Acid Horizon

Acid Horizon
Capitalism
Technology
Accelerationism
Effective Accelerationism
Left Accelerationism
Philosophy
Foucault
Dialectical Materialism
Palestinian Cause
Techno-Optimism
Marc Andreessen
Wilhelm Reich
Empire Of Normality
Mental Health
Neurodiversity
Eugenics
Cybernetics
Anti-Oculus: A Philosophy Of Escape
Social Media
Yasser Arafat

Emerging from affinities with post-structuralism, abolitionism, biopolitics, communism, critical metaphysics, critical mysticism, and ontological anarchy, Acid Horizon is a philosophy and theory podcast committed to thought in motion and political struggle. While these are our grounding currents, each episode opens out onto a wider constellation: ethics, politics, phenomenology, decolonial thought... more

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What does it mean to feel outclassed by your own creations? In this episode, host Craig is joined by Christopher John Müller, translator and co-editor of the new University of Minnesota Press edition of Günther Anders' The Obsolescence of the Human, ... more

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Adam is joined by Massimiliano Tomba, O.L. Silverman, and Loren Goldman to discuss the biggest series of uprisings in Europe before the French Revolution, the German Peasants' War, which had its 500th anniversary in 2025. In this discussion, we consi... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher John Müller
Translator and co-editor of Günther Anders, The Obsolescence of the Human
University of Minnesota Press / Translator
Episode: The Obsolescence of the Human: AI, Nuclear Weapons, and the Philosophy of Günther Anders
Nicholas de Warren
Penn State philosophy professor, specialist on Günther Anders
Penn State
Episode: The Obsolescence of the Human: AI, Nuclear Weapons, and the Philosophy of Günther Anders
Massimiliano Tomba
Contributor, editor of History of the Present issue on Müntzer
History of the Present
Episode: Communize the Eschaton: Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants' War
Oliver Silverman
Contributor, editor of History of the Present issue
History of the Present
Episode: Communize the Eschaton: Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants' War
Loren Goldman
Contributor, editor of History of the Present issue
History of the Present
Episode: Communize the Eschaton: Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants' War
Emma Stam
Co-host of the Left Hand Podcast
Left Hand Podcast
Episode: 'Digital Theory' Panel Discussion: Is Theory Itself Digital? (Fazi, Galloway, Weatherby, Handleman)
Ciara Cremin
An author discussing her new book, The Spectral Woman.
Pluto Press
Episode: The Spectral Woman with Ciara Cremin
David Renton
Member of the SWP during the Comrade Delta scandal
Author and activist
Episode: Comrade Delta: Organisation, Theory, and the Failure of Britain's Biggest Revolutionary Party
Elaine Heffernan
Member of the SWP during the Comrade Delta scandal
Activist and organizer
Episode: Comrade Delta: Organisation, Theory, and the Failure of Britain's Biggest Revolutionary Party

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Craig
Host of the Acid Horizon Podcast, associated with critical theory and radical thought.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 860 ratings
  • The best podcast

    This podcast is incredible. A really high level of discussion and engagement with ideas that really matter to the world, at this point in time. This is highly useful in pushing forward my own thinking,

    both in relation to my academic and creative life. Thanks all involved xxx

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    5
    hairbyslice
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Mediocre claptrap

    Looks like esotericism is the new grift these days. This show is mostly nobody pseudo-academics giving their uninformed rambles disguised as some form of “edgy” wisdom. There are better podcasts with more real depth and rigour out there. I have this many attempts - could not finish even one episode. My ears are allergic to mediocrity, no thank you!

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    1
    Atattin
    Australia3 months ago
  • Good stuff, but please…

    …let the guests speak for themselves. Sometimes the presenters veer towards showboating. And yes, sometimes references or explanations/contexts for some of the more obscure references would be helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gilgamick
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Being honest, quite a bit of the content goes above my head as someone only just venturing into philosophy etc but it doesnt stop me from listening. I’m a depth psychology and so have particularly enjoyed the episodes about James hillman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrethescribe
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • a man, bloviating. JFC

    literally has woman expert on, asks her an overly detailed (non-conversational) question, then doesn’t let her answer. talks on and on and on in theory dude speak AT her for 10 mins. the person who literally wrote the book on it sits in silence. the topics are so interesting! i’d saved so many to my queue, and was looking forward to it, and this man is well read, he should know better! but no, he does not — so, unfollow, remove all from queue until this man learns to talk WITH people, women, esp... more

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    1
    NotOkayNotOkay000
    United States8 months ago

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The Obsolescence of the Human: AI, Nuclear Weapons, and the Philosophy of Günther Anders
Q: What is the world that Anders envisions? Does he have a positive program or is there an alternative given the pervasiveness of technology?
The guests discuss Anders's ambivalence toward technology: while not a blanket rejection, he emphasizes living with a critical awareness of how media and tools reorganize human life, asking who benefits and whether the world remains livable.
The Obsolescence of the Human: AI, Nuclear Weapons, and the Philosophy of Günther Anders
Q: So Chris, welcome to the podcast. And could you tell us a little bit about you and your work?
Chris Müller introduces his background as a translator and scholar, noting his work translating Anders and linking his life and philosophy to the themes of technology and emotion.
Hyperreality Is Dead: Baudrillard, the Age of Trump, and 'The Gulf War Did Not Take Place' Revisited
Q: What were your initial thoughts? Was this the first time that you worked with this text, and what stood out to you?
This text has kind of been in the mythology of post-structuralism in my brain, but this is the first time I've actually sat down and read the text itself.
Deleuze’s 'The Logic of Sense': Reversing Platonism and Affirming Philosophy with Jay Conway
Q: Why do you choose The Logic of Sense in particular as a piece you'd take to a deserted island?
It contains passages that deeply resonate with me, aiding my understanding of other Deleuze texts and offering powerful writing.
Deleuze’s 'The Logic of Sense': Reversing Platonism and Affirming Philosophy with Jay Conway
Q: What do you think or what in your experience is the sort of most disorienting thing to students when they encounter the work of Deleuze?
Students often find Deleuze's works dense and unwieldy, struggling with complex concepts that require stamina to work through.

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This philosophy and theory show explores a broad spectrum of contemporary and historical ideas, engaging deeply with fields like post-structuralism, biopolitics, and abolitionism. Each episode features a dynamic conversation that tackles various themes such as ethics, the political landscape, and intersectionalism, aiming to connect theoretical discourse with real-world implications. Notable discussions range from the critiques of capitalism to the significance of gender and race in philosophical inquiries, often questioning established norms and embracing radical perspectives. Special attention is also given to historical movements and their cultural implications, striving to present philosophy as a living practice that interacts with soci... more

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3. Massimiliano Tomba
4. Oliver Silverman
5. Loren Goldman
6. Emma Stam
7. Ciara Cremin
8. David Renton

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