“Today’s episode uses a vintage Soviet poster depicting people climbing a tower of books towards a radiant, futuristic city as a central metaphor. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, interprets this imagery through a Marxist lens, arguing that theoretical understanding is essential for navigating and resisting oppressive systems. Dr. Hoerricks critiques current political structures, asserting that reforms offered by both major US parties are inadequate and serve to maintain the status quo, whilst the erosion of public services and legal protections is a deliberate strategy of control. Dr. Hoerricks emphasises the importance of studying historical and revolutionary texts to build a shared understanding and collectively work towards a more just future.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/only-from-the-heights-of-theory-on
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