ACFM Trip 63: Situationism
Summary
Hosts Keir Milburn, Nadia Idle, and Jeremy Gilbert discuss the Situationist International, marking the recent death of Raoul Vaneigem. They explore the group’s origins in Dada and Surrealism, their critique of the post-war institutionalization of the avant-garde, and key texts like *The Society of the Spectacle*. The episode examines influences from Henri Lefebvre and Socialisme ou Barbarie, focusing on concepts like the derive, everyday life, and workers' councils. Finally, the hosts reflect on the group’s internal expulsions and the relevance of situationist ideas to contemporary issues l…
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