In the dust of this planet quotes by eugene thacker. In the dust of this planet by eugene thacker goodreads. Dec 09, 20 the startling specifics of how dinosaurs were wiped off the planet. The context further illustrates that the purpose of human existence is not definite. Radiolab is a radio program produced by wnyc, a public radio station in new york city, and broadcast on public radio stations in the united states.
Cops chase, hookers run, jay z rides his motorcycle and looks to shoot the sun. Rust cohle from true detective had the same conversation with his partner. It shows us the results of ideological fanaticism, racism, twisted values masquerading as spiritual purity, and the hatred of life, in their most personal and shameful aspects. Recently, they published a piece on the phenomenal presence of eugene thackers in the dust of this planet, a fairly dense and academic look at the connection between the horror genre and existentialism. Lily jane collins, an englishamerican actress and model, was seen wearing the phrase on a sweatshirt.
Jun 01, 2018 radiolab in the dust of this planet horror, fashion, and the end of the world things get weird as we explore the undercurrents of thought that link nihilists, beardstroking. Nov 17, 2014 dust storm near the nevada test site, smudge studio 2009. Hosted by jad abumrad and robert krulwich, the show focuses on topics of a scientific and philosophical nature. It also does a great job of introducing us to thacker, the mild mannered academic. Eugene thacker has appeared as a guest on the program radiolab, and was subsequently attacked by glen beck who, judging from his comments, appears not to have read.
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Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The show is nationally syndicated and is available as a podcast. In the dust of this planet is an encyclopedic grimoire instructing us in the varieties of esoteric thought and infernal diversions that exist for the readers further investigation, treating us to a delightful stroll down a midway of accursed attractions that alone are worth the ticket of this volume. Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Nihilism to love leave a comment true to style, radiolab recently produced an especially stellar episode on the obscure topic of nihilism the view that life has no meaning or purpose. If you havent heard radiolabs recent episode mapping the transformative journey of theoristphilosopherteacher eugene thackers book, in the dust of the planet through the vagaries of popular culture, heres the link. Its an academic treatise about the horror humanity feels as.
May 02, 2015 in the dust of this planet was an influence on the writers of the television show true detective, its cover has appeared in fashion magazines as well as in a jay z music video. It is used to explain that nothing exists and matters in the world. Every episode feels like an adventure into the unknown. Medium are making me clarify issues regarding possible affiliate links in my articles so please read this. Its an academic treatise about the horror humanity feels as we realize that we are nothing but a speck in the universe. Thackers most widely read book is in the dust of this planet, part of his horror of philosophy trilogy. While discussing our class with our recent observer, chelsea, she turned me on to this podcast episode of radiolab which airs here on wnyc.
In the dust of this planet tshirt inspired by the radiolab. During the radiolab episode in which thacker was interviewed, the shows host, jad abumrad, floated a theory to explain the phenomenon. Horror, fashion, and the end of the world things get weird as we explore the undercurrents of thought that link nihilists, beardstroking philosophers, jayz, and true detective. Thats exactly what happened to eugene thacker, a media studies professor at the new school university, who wrote a book on horror and nihilism called in the dust of this planet in 2011 published by zero books. In addition to the presentation, write a 500 750 word proposal for your final term paper, including an mla formatted works cited page. When radiolab is at its best, listeners leave enlightened and thirsty for knowledge. Eugene thacker, professor of media studies and author of in the dust of this planet. In the dust of harvest home more crows than eagles. Jul 07, 2018 medium are making me clarify issues regarding possible affiliate links in my articles so please read this. Both thackers book and the radiolab podcast were covered by glenn beck on theblazetv. Deep fake videos have the potential to make it impossible to sort fact from fiction. Radiolabs jad abumrad and writer mark oppenheimer join brooke to discuss his work. Thackers discourse on the intersection of horror and. The startling specifics of how dinosaurs were wiped off the planet.
Created by jad abumrad and hosted by jad and robert krulwich, radiolab has won peabody awards, a national academies communication award for their investigative use of radio to make science accessible to broad audiences, and in 2011 abumrad received the macarthur. I was doing some gardening on a summers day and wanted to listen to a documentary to drown out the sound of. In the dust of this planet explores these relationships between philosophy and horror. I heard about this book through a fascinating radiolab episode. In the dust of this planet excellent and thoughtprovoking radiolab episode this week. When we do that, thacker says, we come to a sobering realization. Radiolab in the dust of this planet consequences of. Eugene thacker, author, philosopher and associate professor of media studies and film at new school for public engagement and liberal studies at the new school for social research, has written several books focusing on nihilism, philosophy and media theory. In the dust of this planet was an influence on the writers of the television show true detective, its cover has appeared in fashion magazines as well as in a jay z music video. In thackers hands, philosophy is not academic logicchopping. Nprs radiolab, investigated the matter, talking to both thacker and. We are dedicating a whole hour to the galapagos archipelago, the place that inspired darwins theory of evolution and natural selection. The book is featured in the radiolab episode in the dust of this planet storydustplanet. Nov 17, 2014 thats exactly what happened to eugene thacker, a media studies professor at the new school university, who wrote a book on horror and nihilism called in the dust of this planet in 2011 published by zero books.
To learn more about the pop cultural and surface political aspects of in the dust of this planet, the radiolab piece is all you need. Radiolab host jad abumrad explores the philosophy that turned his brotherinlaws book cover into a celebrity fashion statement. Get answer in the dust of this planet 3 listen to the 40. In the dust of this planet find on if you buy a book through one of the links on this site, itll help support the show a portion of the proceeds will go to radiolab and help us with production costs. Apr 07, 2016 when radiolab is at its best, listeners leave enlightened and thirsty for knowledge. How a book on nihilism ended up on jayzs back and glenn. Get answer in the dust of this planet 3 listen to the. Radiolab interview on my book in the dust of this planet, published by zero books. Top 6 episodes from the radiolab archives bello collective. Both thackers book and the radiolab podcast were covered by.
Every year, radiolab puts out a number of podcasts, some of which find their way into thematic episodes and some of which dont. Wnyc is americas most listenedto public radio station and the producer of awardwinning programs and podcasts like radiolab, on the media, and the brian lehrer show. After hearing a couple i filled my phone to capacity to listen to today. This podcast examines the question of nihilism in our present society, and youll notice and hear some familiar references and voices throughout the show, including nietzsche, dada, and simon critchley, who is down at the new. Radiolab, in the dust of this planet, and glenn beck. Oct 03, 2014 every year, radiolab puts out a number of podcasts, some of which find their way into thematic episodes and some of which dont. Radiolab recently did a show on how the phrase in the dust of this planet has gone viral.
I heard about this book through a fascinating radiolab episode about the books. According to the radiolab program, in the dust of this planet is used to mean the end of the world. Since 2002, radiolab has been devoted to investigating a strange world. In september 2014 the wnycs radiolab ran a show entitled in the dust of this planet. She speaks with radiolab cohost jad abumrad, as well as jads. In the dust of this planet filozofski fakultet u splitu. The program traced the appropriation of thackers book of the same name in contemporary art, fashion, music video, and popular culture. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading in the dust of this planet. And some have argued that this blackhole of doubt will eventually send truth itself into a death spiral. This is the world in some inaccessible, alreadygiven state, which we then turn into the worldforus. In the dust of this planet quotes showing 117 of 17 we have to entertain the possibility that there is no reason for something existing.
Sep 08, 2014 horror, fashion, and the end of the world. More from radiolab at from radiolabs stage show apocalyptical. True to style, radiolab recently produced an especially stellar episode on the obscure topic of nihilism the view that life has no meaning or purpose. Radiolab host jad abumrad explores the philosophy that turned his brotherin laws book cover into a celebrity fashion statement. Abdul latif nasser gets a job working on a sunflower farm in sudan. The book, in the dust of this planet, is a heady endeavor taking up concepts and expressions of nihilism in. Radiolab in the dust of this planet april 21, 2016 written by mrickenbach no comments. A spot to put the weekly logs, thesis musings, and other stuff. Hosted by jad abumrad and robert krulwich, the show focuses on topics of a scientific and.
We have to entertain the possibility that there is no reason for something existing. She speaks with radiolab cohost jad abumrad, as well as jads brother in law eugene thacker, professor of media studies and author of in the dust of this planet. In the dust of this planet on the media wnyc studios. Nov 04, 2014 eugene thacker, author, philosopher and associate professor of media studies and film at new school for public engagement and liberal studies at the new school for social research, has written several books focusing on nihilism, philosophy and media theory. Listen to in the dust of this planet by radiolab for free.