Introducing: Shorts

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As I have done this podcast, the long form presents digestible bits on complex thinkers. One downside is, that I do not say some small things that are on my mind to keep to the point. But, I’ll make that an upside! I am introducing a short format – no more than 3-5 minutes, in which I explain one thought I find interesting, just one. The first is on

Marx and AI

Let me know what you think of the format and the episode! I really appreciate your feedback.

You might want to also listen to the long form episode on Marx. Just a thought.

Why I read Marx – and you should, too

Posted on by Ulrike
Young Karl Marx. Гринштейн, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

I started you off on Marx last time and I am continuing today with thoughts on what I took away from reading Marx and why that makes it worth your while, too.

It is always difficult, to approach someone as divisive as Karl Marx with an open mind and not to judge either good or bad beforehand. Not because judging itself was bad, it is not, or unnecessary, it is. But I always feel that I gain most by stepping back first and appreciating the text in its ambivalence – and than using that to judge and act appropriately. I feel those who want to rush to the inevitable conclusion, namely, that capitalism is bad and the root of all evil.

Looking at the early Marx, however, gives us more. A compelling reason WHY that might be so and hence a new look at what might work against it.

I guess, I have given away where I stand. You go and find your own standpoint.

Listen to the episode – links can found in the sidebar and visit the episode page to find some starting links. Hope you enjoy and see you soon!

Ambivalent Marx

Posted on by Ulrike
Photo Credit: Jan Höppner

That was a bit of a surprise, although maybe it shouldn’t have been – this turned out to be the longest episode yet. But, then again, I tried my best on Marx and that wasn’t going to come easy. And, I tried to make some important point on tolerating ambivalence, which is really helpful when reading political theory and outright essential when living on planet Earth, which, I guess, most of my listeners do. As always, there is a page for the episode here and I welcome your comments very much, they really help to make the podcast better. For cheaters, Marx starts about 12 Minutes in – but you really should not miss those first twelve minutes ;-).