1Dime Radio Radical Responsibility and Self-Criticism (Ft. Theory Underground)
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Jan 23, 2026 David McKerracher, philosopher and operator of Theory Underground, explores "radical responsibility," arguing radicals must weigh consequences and public perception. Short, sharp conversations cover how cringe tactics and spectacle sink movements. They debate violence, movement optics, historical lessons from Weber and the Bolsheviks, and how internal critique can prevent self-sabotage.
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Perception Matters For Movement Success
- Radical responsibility includes anticipating how disenfranchised working-class people will interpret movement signals.
- David McKerracher emphasizes perception matters as much as theory for movement success.
Tear-Down Politics Backfires
- 'Tear down first, build after' politics often ignores the reactions and practical consequences of destruction.
- David McKerracher contrasts the new left's approach with the old left's concrete demands.
Bolsheviks Triggered Global Backlash
- The Bolsheviks' export of revolution provoked imperialist encirclement and fascist reaction abroad.
- Tony of 1Dime cites history to show large-scale radical moves can trigger catastrophic counter-mobilization.
