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BOOK REVIEW: THE TREMOR OF IDEAS, BY DIEGO SZTULWARK

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✍️ Philosopher Diego Sztulwark's book 'El temblor de las ideas' explores the intersection of philosophy, politics, and literature, using the concept of 'rizoma' to describe his own work.

👉 Exploration of the concept of 'rizoma' and its application to Sztulwark's own work 👉 Analysis of Argentine politics and society since 2022 👉 Discussion of the works of various philosophers and writers 👉 In-depth analysis of Franz Kafka's work and its relevance to contemporary society

-- #DiegoSztulwark #HannahArendt #WalterBenjamin #BaruchSpinoza #LeónRozitchner #EduardoGrüner #FranzKafka #CristinaFernándezdeKirchner #JavierMilei #Argentina #VillaCrespo #philosophy

COUNTER-ILLUMINATION, A CLUE TO DETECT NEW AUTOCRACIES

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✍️ The article discusses the distinction between two sociological layers: an enlightened and progressive bourgeoisie and a rustic and arrogant one. It highlights the importance of culture and intellectualism in shaping society and warns against the rise of populism and authoritarianism.

👉 The distinction between two sociological layers: an enlightened and progressive bourgeoisie and a rustic and arrogant one 👉 The importance of culture and intellectualism in shaping society 👉 The rise of populism and authoritarianism as a threat to democracy and intellectual freedom 👉 The need to maintain a culture of intellectualism and critical thinking to resist oppression and promote social progress

-- #VictoriaOcampo #EduardoCostantini #Putin #Orbán #FernandoSavater #WalterBenjamin #Argentina #Bilbao #Brasilia #Grecia #Hungria #Nicaragua #Venezuela #politics

THE DISCREET CHARM OF GETTING LOST IN THE CITY

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of the flâneur, a type of urban wanderer who explores the city without a specific destination or purpose, and its connection to the art of reading the city.

👉 The flâneur is a type of urban wanderer who explores the city without a specific destination or purpose. 👉 The author reflects on their own experiences as a flâneur, enjoying the freedom and tranquility of wandering through the city without a plan. 👉 The concept of the flâneur is connected to the art of reading the city, which involves slowing down and observing the urban environment. 👉 Walter Benjamin and Charles Baudelaire are two philosophers who have explored the concept of the flâneur in their work.

-- #FionaSongel #WalterBenjamin #CharlesBaudelaire #PhilipRoth #FranzHessel #BuenosAires #Berlín #París #culture

TRUMP REGIME ISN’T FASCIST, CLAIMS LEADING INTELLECTUAL: IT JUST LOOKS THAT WAY

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✍️ Mark Lilla, a professor of humanities at Columbia, argues that Trumpism is not conservatism and not fascism, but rather a unique phenomenon driven by 'chthonic forces' in human nature.

👉 Trumpism is not conservatism because it is not rooted in a set of fixed beliefs, but rather in a reaction against modernity. 👉 Trumpism is not fascism because it does not fit the traditional definition of the term, which Lilla sees as being limited to specific European movements of the 20th century. 👉 Lilla argues that Trumpism is driven by 'chthonic forces' in human nature, which he sees as being a unique and unprecedented phenomenon.

-- #MarkLilla #WalterBenjamin #HannahArendt #IsaiahBerlin #DonaldTrump #PeteHegseth #KristiNoem #JohnRoberts #UmbertoEco #SinclairLewis #WilliamF.BuckleyJr. #RonaldReagan #NewtGingrich #BorisJohnson #LizTruss #GeorgeW.Bush #BarackObama #TimothyMcVeigh #GeorgeOrwell #Columbia #NewYork #Germany #Italy #Spain #Poland #Ukraine #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom #politics

IN ARGENTINA, WHAT WENT WELL IS PUBLIC EDUCATION

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✍️ Martín Kohan, a Argentine writer, discusses his writing process, his views on the gauchesca, and his latest book, El tiempo más feliz, in an interview with Clarín.

👉 Kohan writes from a place of joy and desire 👉 He has written several books, including El tiempo más feliz and Los cautivos 👉 He discusses the gauchesca and its relation to his writing 👉 He emphasizes the importance of public education in Argentina

-- #MartínKohan #Clarín #PabloKatchadjián #CabezónCámara #EvaPerón #WalterBenjamin #Sarmiento #Echeverría #SanMartín #Argentina #BuenosAires #LaPampa #literature

WHEN A COMMUNITY IS POORLY EDUCATED, NOTHING WORKS, NO MATTER HOW GOOD OUR ECONOMY IS IN THE WORLD.

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✍️ Marcos Carnevale, a renowned Argentine filmmaker, discusses his creative process, his experiences in the film industry, and his thoughts on the current state of cinema.

👉 Carnevale's early days as a filmmaker were marked by his love for cinema and his desire to create something of his own. 👉 He worked in advertising before transitioning to filmmaking, where he learned the importance of storytelling and the need to connect with his audience. 👉 Carnevale believes that the key to successful storytelling is to find the unique aura or soul of the story and to convey it to the audience. 👉 He thinks that the current state of cinema is marked by a lack of respect for the art form and a focus on commercial success rather than artistic merit. 👉 Carnevale believes that culture and education are essential for the development of a society and that the film industry has a responsibility to promote these values.

-- #MarcosCarnevale #JorgeVázquez #SusanaGiménez #LilyAnnMartin #AdriánSuar #WalterBenjamin #Argentina #Córdoba #entertainment

BORN IN THE CARIBBEAN, HE OPPOSED THE NAZIS AND WON THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE FOR A POEM OF 'ELEVATED FLIGHT'

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✍️ Saint-John Perse, a French poet and diplomat, is celebrated on the 50th anniversary of his death. He was a prominent poet of the 20th century, known for his elevated and evocative poetry that reflects the conditions of his time.

👉 Saint-John Perse was a French poet and diplomat born in Guadeloupe in 1887 👉 He was a prominent poet of the 20th century, known for his elevated and evocative poetry 👉 He served as Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs until 1940 👉 He was a key figure in the French literary scene, and his poetry was praised by many notable writers

-- #Saint-JohnPerse #RainerMariaRilke #WalterBenjamin #T.S.Eliot #PaulValéry #LouisAragon #RafaelOteriño #AdriánBollini #RicardoIbarlucía #Guadeloupe #France #Hyères #Argentina #MardelPlata #Zúrich #literature

WALTER BENJAMIN’S GRAVEYARD

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✍️ Walter Benjamin, a German philosopher, committed suicide on the French-Spanish border in 1940 while fleeing the Gestapo.

-- #WalterBenjamin #French-Spanishborder #history

STAYING IN BUENOS AIRES WAS A WHIM, I WANTED TO MAKE MY CAREER FROM HERE

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✍️ Guillermo Kuitca, a renowned Argentine artist, discusses his creative process, inspirations, and the concept of 'aura' in art, as well as his experiences with exhibitions and international recognition.

👉 Kuitca's creative process is influenced by his interests in theater, cinema, and architecture. 👉 He believes in the importance of believing in one's ideas and not being afraid to take risks. 👉 Memory and nostalgia play a significant role in his work, particularly in his early paintings. 👉 He values the connection between his artistic process and his personal life, seeing his art as a reflection of himself. 👉 Kuitca believes that the concept of 'aura' in art is an experience, and that it is essential to connect with one's work to truly understand its significance.

-- #GuillermoKuitca #WalterBenjamin #JaimeCohen #JulietaAscar #Argentina #BuenosAires #NuevaYork #Berlín #art

WE SAW HOUSES SINK

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✍️ Yol Segura's debut novel 'Vimos casas hundirse' explores the concept of utopias and the idea of 'progress' through the lens of non-binary identity and inclusive language.

👉 Yol Segura's debut novel explores the concept of utopias and the idea of 'progress' 👉 The novel uses inclusive language and non-binary identity as a lens to explore these concepts 👉 The author identifies as a non-binary lesbian and draws on her own experiences 👉 The novel touches on the theme of 'tradición literaria más convencional' and the need to recognize and include diverse voices and identities

-- #YolSegura #WalterBenjamin #GabrielaCabezónCámara #México #Querétaro #literature

BEATRIZ SARLO'S LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE ARE ALREADY AT THE CEDINCI WHILE THE SUCCESSION LAWSUIT CONTINUES

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✍️ La biblioteca y archivo personal de la intelectual argentina Beatriz Sarlo han sido legados al Centro de Documentación e Investigación de la Cultura de Izquierdas (CeDInCI) según su última voluntad.

👉 La biblioteca contiene aproximadamente 4000 volúmenes 👉 El archivo personal incluye cartas, fotos, versiones preliminares de sus libros y otros materiales 👉 El CeDInCI ha agradeccido al grupo de amigos y colegas más cercanos a Sarlo por depositar su confianza en el centro 👉 La biblioteca y archivo personal han sido legados al CeDInCI según la última voluntad de Sarlo

-- #BeatrizSarlo #HoracioTarcus #AdrianaAmante #AdriánGorelik #DavidOubiña #SylviaSaítta #AdaSolari #EduardoStupía #HugoVezzetti #MelanioAlbertoMezaLópez #AlbertoSato #ErnestinaSusanadelRío #RolandBarthes #RaymondWilliams #WalterBenjamin #VictoriaOcampo #JorgeLuisBorges #AdolfoBioyCasares #JulioCortázar #CeDInCI #Argentina #culture

THE TROUBLE WITH AI ART ISN’T JUST LACK OF ORIGINALITY. IT’S SOMETHING FAR BIGGER | ERIC REINHART

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✍️ The article discusses the impact of AI-generated art on human connection and creativity, arguing that it threatens to erase the essence of art and democracy.

👉 AI-generated art lacks the human touch and the ability to connect with others on a deep level. 👉 AI art is a form of "spectral mimicry" that deceives the eye but not the soul. 👉 AI art is a threat to human connection and creativity. 👉 AI art is a tool of control, used by billionaires to privatize and automate art and culture. 👉 AI art is a form of "thingification" that reduces humans to mere objects.

-- #HayaoMiyazaki #WalterBenjamin #ElonMusk #ImmanuelKant #HannahArendt #EricReinhart #MarkZuckerberg #art

WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THAT HURTS

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✍️ The article discusses the book 'El dolor psíquico en nuestra época' by Sara Cohen, a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist, which explores the concept of psychological pain and its relationship to the human experience.

👉 The book explores the concept of psychological pain and its relationship to the human experience 👉 Cohen draws on her experience as a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist to provide a nuanced perspective on the topic 👉 The book examines the complexity of psychological pain and its impact on individuals 👉 Cohen explores the ways in which psychological pain can be understood and addressed

-- #SaraCohen #Jean-LucNancy #WalterBenjamin #JudithMiller #Freud #Lacan #Barthes #Nancy #Agamben #E.Dickinson #Joyce #Saer #Cocteau #health

WALKING UNDER THE RAIN, WITHOUT WALKING AND WITHOUT GETTING WET

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✍️ The article discusses the experience of taking a virtual walk through videos of cities and nature, highlighting the work of Nomadic Ambience, a YouTube channel that creates immersive walking experiences.

👉 Virtual walking experiences are becoming increasingly popular 👉 Nomadic Ambience creates immersive walking experiences through its YouTube channel 👉 The videos allow viewers to explore cities and natural environments from the comfort of their own homes 👉 The experience is described as relaxing and calming, with sounds of rain and nature creating a sense of tranquility

-- #WalterBenjamin #NomadicAmbience #Tokyo #Paris #NewYork #Spiez #México #Toronto #CírculoPolarÁrtico #technology

MARTÍN KOHAN PRESENTED HIS FIRST CHILDREN'S NOVEL AT THE CLARÍN CULTURAL SPACE / Ñ

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✍️ Martín Kohan, a renowned Argentine writer, discusses his latest novel, "El tiempo más feliz", and shares his thoughts on education, politics, and culture.

👉 Martín Kohan's latest novel, "El tiempo más feliz", is a children's book that explores his own childhood experiences. 👉 Kohan believes that imagination is essential for children's development and that it is lost in adulthood. 👉 He criticizes the government's policies on education, saying that they are aimed at suppressing critical thinking and creativity. 👉 Kohan believes that education should be a critical and open-minded process, and that teachers should encourage students to think for themselves. 👉 He also discusses the importance of cultural policies and the need for governments to prioritize education and culture.

-- #MartínKohan #AlejandraRodríguezBallester #LauraLeibiker #LeandroPérez #WalterBenjamin #CésarAira #JulioVerne #HermanSzwarcbart #JavierMilei #LaSerranita #Córdoba #Argentina #BuenosAires #literature,education,politics

FIVE YEARS AFTER THE PANDEMIC, A GREAT STEP BACKWARD

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✍️ The article reflects on the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, highlighting the need for a retrospective and prospective look at the crisis, and criticizing the lack of preparation for future pandemics.

👉 The pandemic is not just a historical event, but a current reality that still poses a threat. 👉 The healthcare system failed to respond adequately to the pandemic, highlighting structural failures. 👉 Economic interests were prioritized over public health, leading to a lack of preparation and response. 👉 International cooperation is crucial to prevent future pandemics. 👉 The country's decision to opt out of the WHO's global pact on pandemics is a step backwards.

-- #WalterBenjamin #IgnacioKatz #health

REVIEW: THE OTHER HALF OF PARIS, BY GIUSEPPE SCARAFFIA

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✍️ The book "La otra mitad de París" by Giuseppe Scaraffia presents a unique perspective on the intellectual geography of Paris, focusing on the rive droite and its cultural significance during the interwar period.

👉 The book focuses on the rive droite of Paris, a previously understudied area 👉 The author, Giuseppe Scaraffia, presents a unique perspective on the intellectual geography of Paris 👉 The book is a collection of brief, well-localized entries that explore the lives of famous writers, artists, and intellectuals 👉 The book is limited to the 1920s and 1930s, a period of cultural ferment in Paris

-- #GiuseppeScaraffia #Colette #Proust #Malraux #Céline #Cocteau #WalterBenjamin #DrieuLaRochelle #VictoriaOcampo #Joyce #Paris #Larivegauche #Larivedroite #Senegal #entertainment

HOW WAR CHANGED VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY

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✍️ The article explores the life and work of Vladimir Mayakovsky, a Russian poet who was a key figure in the Russian Futurist movement. It examines his early life, his involvement in World War I, and his eventual shift towards a more radical and anti-war stance.

👉 Mayakovsky was a key figure in the Russian Futurist movement 👉 He initially supported World War I, but later became disillusioned with the war and the bourgeoisie 👉 His poetry reflected his growing anti-war sentiments and his desire for a new social order 👉 Mayakovsky's work was heavily influenced by his experiences in World War I 👉 He became a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement

-- #VladimirMayakovsky #DavidBurliuk #AlexeiKruchenykh #FilippoTommasoMarinetti #WalterBenjamin #JosephUtkin #Russia #Georgia #Moscow #Italy #art

IN DEFENSE OF PROGRESS

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of progress and its relationship to the left-wing movement. It argues that the left has often been critical of progress, viewing it as a myth or a tool of oppression. However, the article suggests that progress is necessary for improving people's well-being and that it can be achieved through a socialist vision of economic growth.

👉 The left has often been critical of progress, viewing it as a myth or a tool of oppression. 👉 Progress is necessary for improving people's well-being. 👉 A socialist vision of economic growth is necessary for achieving progress. 👉 Politics is central to shaping the concept of progress. 👉 The left must step into the political arena to build the power to counteract the political economy of capitalism with an alternative political economy.

-- #AlvinGouldner #WalterBenjamin #LucioColletti #LucienGoldmann #KarlKorsch #AntonioGramsci #MichaelLöwy #RobertSayre #ErnstBloch #FerdinandTönnies #E.P.Thompson #RoyMedvedev #IsaacDeutscher #MargaretThatcher #FriedrichHayek #RosaLuxemburg #Cuba #Havana #Marianao #Chicago #Germany #Italy #France #Netherlands #England #Singapore #Russia #politics

HOW FLÂNERIE WAS BORN IN PARIS, THE ART OF WANDERING WITHOUT A DESTINATION THROUGH THE CITY'S STREETS

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✍️ The article explores the concept of flânerie, a French term that refers to the act of strolling or wandering through cities, often without a specific destination or purpose. The article discusses the evolution of flânerie from its origins in the 16th century to its modern interpretations and applications.

👉 Flânerie originated in the 16th century as a despicable activity 👉 The concept evolved with the reconstruction of Paris in the 19th century 👉 Flânerie is often associated with the aristocracy and the urban experience 👉 The concept has evolved over time, from its association with the aristocracy to its modern interpretations and applications 👉 Flânerie is often linked to modernity, technology, and the urban experience 👉 The concept has been explored in literature, art, and philosophy 👉 Flânerie is often associated with the idea of serendipity and the discovery of new things

-- #CharlesBaudelaire #HonorédeBalzac #George-EugèneHaussmann #EdgarAllanPoe #ConstantinGuys #HenryJames #GeorgeSand #VirginiaWoolf #WalterBenjamin #GuyDebord #IainSinclair #PatrickKeiller #EvgenyMorozov #JeremyAroles #WendelinKüpers #Paris #Perugia #Londres #culture

WORDS THAT REFUSE TO DIE

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✍️ The article discusses the importance of language and the potential dangers of a uniform language, using George Orwell's novel 1984 as an example.

👉 Language is a fundamental aspect of human nature 👉 A uniform language can lead to the loss of individuality and creativity 👉 Translation can be a form of resistance against a uniform language 👉 Orwell's novel 1984 is an example of the dangers of a uniform language

-- #JoséWatanabe #GeorgeOrwell #ErichFromm #WalterBenjamin #NikolaiGógol #EduardoChirinos #neutral #literature