Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Amy Ireland & Maya B. Kronic - Cute Accelarationism
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Jun 24, 2024 Amy Ireland, a Melbourne-based theorist and experimental writer, joins philosopher Maya B. Kronic, head of research at Urbanomic, to discuss their intriguing project, Cute Accelerationism. They explore the joyful yet transformative essence of accelerationism, intertwining personal journeys with broader cultural themes. Topics include the playful philosophy inspired by Deleuze and Guattari, historical and evolutionary views on cuteness, and its implications in contemporary digital culture. The conversation also critiques capitalism's connection to cuteness, advocating for fluid identities and complexity.
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Nihilism and Extreme Experiences
- Amy Ireland's nihilistic worldview was solidified by a jarring event involving her school principal.
- This, coupled with growing up in a mundane town, fueled her desire for extreme experiences.
Birth of Cute Accelerationism
- "Cute Accelerationism" arose from a shared experience of falling in love and its disorienting effects.
- This personal event intertwined with broader cultural trends of cuteness.
Anastrophic Processes
- Cuteness, falling in love, and gender transition share a similar anastrophic structure.
- This structure involves a retrospective sense-making where the present is informed by a future state.