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From Alpha To Omega

Tom O'Brien
Socialism
Capitalism
Self-Determination Theory
Toyota Production System
Motivation
Marxism
Political Economy
Psychology
Cybernetics
Precariat
Taylorism
Class Analysis
Communism
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Writing
Vanguard Method
Childbirth
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Autonomy
Belonging

What is happening to our economy and our politics? Are we stuck forever in this corporate dystopia? What can we learn from the failures of radical politics over the last 100 years? Commandante Alpha talks in depth to experts from the fields of Political Economy, Politics, Science, Philosophy, Complexity, Mathematics, Music, and the Environment.

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Yes, we are back with another book update! Donal and myself give the lowdown on our progress over the last year and bit. We go into the current state of the project and some glimpses at what to expect from the book.

Book Project: theclassles... more

This episode I am delighted to have Chris Knight back with us on the podcast, to talk about the fall and further fall of Noam Chomsky. Chris is an anthropologist and senior research fellow in the Department of Anthropology at University College Londo... more

This episode we have part two of our discussion with Ferdia O’Driscoll, the host of the ‘Bright Age Beyond’ youtube channel, about Self Determination Theory, and why it matters for socialism.

Bright Age Beyond: www.youtube.com/@BrightAgeBeyo... more

This episode I’m delighted to welcome my friend and collaborator Ferdia O’Driscoll to the podcast for the first time. Ferdia is a radical socialist, host of the ‘Bright Age Beyond’ formerly the After the Oligarchy youtube channel. Ferdia is currently... more

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Chris Knight
Anthropologist and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology at University College London; activist and author; founding member of the Radical Anthropology Group
University College London; Radical Anthropology Group
Episode: Episode 340: #226 Chomsky's Descent w/ Chris Knight
Ferdia O'Driscoll
A radical socialist and host of the Bright Age Beyond
Bright Age Beyond, co-founder of Indep
Episode: Episode 338: #224 Social & Self Determination Theory w/ Ferdia O'Driscoll Part 1
David Camfield
Professor in the Labor Studies Program at the University of Manitoba and author of "Red Flags, A Reckoning With Communism For The Future Of The Left"
University of Manitoba
Episode: Episode 337: #223 Red Flags w/ David Camfield
Paul S. Adler
Professor of Management and Organization, Sociology and Environmental Studies
University of Southern California
Episode: Episode 333: #219 Does Capitalism Deskill Workers? w/ Paul S. Adler
Anna Fielder
Sociologist in the Midwifery Department of Auckland University of Technology and a former practicing midwife.
Auckland University of Technology
Episode: Episode 332: #218 Going Into Labour w/ Anna Fielder - Part 2
Roger Arevalo
Expert on the Vanguard Method and management consulting
Episode: Episode 330: #216 The Vanguard Method w/ Roger Arevalo Part 2
Matt Vidal
Author of the book, Management Divided, Contradictions of Labor Management
Episode: Episode 328: #214 Marx Meets Lean w/ Matt Vidal - Part 2
Tomas Härdin
Researcher into socialist planning systems
Author of Co-simulation and Feedforward Planning on his blog
Episode: Episode 320: #207 Solving Socialist Planning w/ Tomas Härdin
Nick Rogers
Author and economist focusing on socialist economic theory.
Journal of Global Faultlines
Episode: Episode 319: #206 Reflections on Socialism w/ Nick Rogers

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Tom O'Brien
Host of From Alpha To Omega; engages deeply with economic theory, political philosophy, and complex systems.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Another World is Possible

    Listen to this show and see the socialist future in our present.

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    catbackwards
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good

    The smartest commie podcast around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mascifer
    Canada5 years ago
  • episode 152

    this was incredibly frustrating. There are legitimate critiques of David, but this was either really disingenuous or you two really didn't follow David's work much at all. But since he has passed I guess you feel you can attribute whatever ideas you want to him.

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    1
    dymit 2
    United States5 years ago
  • One of the best commie podcasts

    Good interviews, good reading groups. You will learn a lot from this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pancakesoviet
    United States5 years ago
  • Coolest bunch of dorks ever!

    These guys are the biggest nerds, but also the best nerds! This is just an amazing way to get caught up on really great marxist theory books and articles. And thankfully they’re not a bunch of cosplay marx drones, they’ve got a critical eye and think for themselves. The host is hilarious and the gang are all quite knowledgable and it’s always a pleasure to listen to and learn from.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Urethrald
    Canada6 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions that impress with depth and breadth of guests.
Accessible yet challenging; great for listeners who want to expand their economic and political horizons.
Some episodes feel dense; casual listeners may need time to acclimate to the theoretical material.
Guests are consistently high-quality, bringing substantial expertise and clear perspectives.

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Episode 340: #226 Chomsky's Descent w/ Chris Knight
Q: You as a chronicler of Noam Chomsky have things to say about what has been released. Can you tell us a little bit about it?
Chris Knight provides a critical synthesis, noting the dual nature of Chomsky as activist and insider, and argues that Epstein associations complicate the legacy, while still emphasizing the broader critique of Chomsky's linguistic program and its ideological underpinnings.
Episode 338: #224 Social & Self Determination Theory w/ Ferdia O'Driscoll Part 1
Q: How does autonomy then link into motivation?
It underlines that when basic psychological needs are satisfied, individuals experience optimal motivation, whereas frustration leads to unhealthy motivation.
Episode 338: #224 Social & Self Determination Theory w/ Ferdia O'Driscoll Part 1
Q: What does STT have to say about well-being?
It emphasizes that well-being is fundamentally linked to the satisfaction of autonomy, belonging, and competence.
Episode 337: #223 Red Flags w/ David Camfield
Q: What can we say about the class composition of Soviet society?
The central political bureaucracy of the party state was the ruling class, appropriating surplus labor from workers without democratic control, creating alienated labor conditions.
Episode 337: #223 Red Flags w/ David Camfield
Q: What was the justification for the destruction of democracy within the Bolshevik Party?
The majority leadership concluded that in order to maintain control and unity under difficult conditions, they needed to impose restrictions rather than opening up democracy.

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