Episode #203 ... Why the future is being slowly cancelled. - Postmodernism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism)

This podcast episode delves into the influence of postmodernism and moral relativism on society's understanding of ethics. It explores the complexities of moral reasoning and the challenges encountered in navigating the tensions between postmodernism, moral relativism, and tolerant relativism. The concept of cultural amnesia is also examined, highlighting its impact on society's ability to remember the past accurately, diagnose the present, and envision a better future. The combination of postmodernism and neoliberalism creates a state called capitalist realism, which inhibits people from orienting themselves and imagining a different social future. The section also discusses the prevalence of remix culture and nostalgia in contemporary art and entertainment, shedding light on the blurred boundaries between past and present. Additionally, the importance of electrolytes during fasting and the recommended electrolyte product Element are mentioned. The consequences of living in a culture dominated by remixes and the absence of obsolescence criteria, as well as the concept of hauntology and its relation to capitalist realism, are explored. The podcast concludes by discussing the concept of depressive hedonia and introducing the idea of Acid Communism as an alternative to the neoliberal postmodern trap of thinking.