Episode #14: Critique of Political Machines: TRM and the Working Class

01/07/2025 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15

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Episode Synopsis

This dee dive explores the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of The True Representation Movement (TRM), a political concept aiming to eliminate representative discretion. This is accomplished by examining TRM through the lens of various political philosophers, including Walter Benjamin's ideas on violence and law, Gilles Deleuze's thoughts on rhizomatic structures, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's general will. The texts also analyze lessons from Lenin's strategic approach to power, suggesting that political efficacy requires disciplined organization and a clear understanding of the mechanisms of control, ultimately proposing that a new "machine" is necessary to displace existing political structures. Additionally, the sources highlight the importance of the working class and swarm intelligence in achieving authentic representation.

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