Revolution and Ideology

History, Philosophy, Film, and Whatever Else We Feel Like Discussing

Ideology and Utopia – Karl Mannheim

Join us as we dive deep into the thought-provoking concepts of Karl Mannheim’s “Ideology and Utopia.” In this episode, we unravel Mannheim’s profound insights into the role of ideology in society. From understanding the mechanisms of ideological distortion to exploring the transformative potential of utopian imagination, we embark on a captivating journey through Mannheim’s seminal work.

Unveiling History: Rethinking Gender Roles in Early Societies

Join us for a 20-minute discussion as we delve into the intriguing world of early civilizations and challenge age-old stereotypes. In this thought-provoking video, we explore three captivating articles that shed light on the often-overlooked roles of women in ancient hunting societies.

The End of the World in Online Gaming

In this episode we discuss the academic article titled “I would not plant apple trees if the world will be wiped”.

The Japanese Colonization of Korea: A Historical Perspective

Join us as we delve into the complex and often controversial history of the Japanese colonization of Korea.

From Rubber Trade to Cultural Genocide: A History of Belgian Colonization in the Congo

Join us as we delve into the dark history of Belgian colonization in Congo. From King Leopold II’s brutal exploitation of Congolese resources to the forced labor and atrocities committed under Belgian rule, this episode uncovers the disturbing truths behind one of the most notorious colonial regimes in history. We explore the impact of Belgian colonialism on the Congolese people and the legacy that continues to shape the country to this day. Don’t miss this eye-opening account of a shameful chapter in human history.

More Episodes

Myth is America #000 – Introduction

We are happy to announce a new series, Myth is America. In this series we’ll take a break from revolutionary history and theory and focus our time on telling the often overlooked history of the United States of America.

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#008 – Kurds 2

In this second of two episodes, we discuss Rojava, the PKK, and Democratic Confederalism.

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#006 – Communalism

We provide a very brief introduction to Murray Bookchin’s concept of Communalism and some critiques.

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#005 – Postanarchism

In this episode, we explore post-anarchism (or post-structural anarchism) and we learn that one of our hosts has some Leninist tendencies.

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#004 – History of the State

In this episode, we begin to explore the origins of the state and how states seem to be organized. Eventually, we debate whether or not discussing the history of the state is even fruitful for our project of exploring how a stateless society could be created.

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#003 – State and Society

In this episode, we explore the difference between a “state” and a “society.” We focus on various different philosophers’ definitions of “state” and what that means for our project of exploring a stateless society.

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