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The Invisible Committee, “Now” (Semiotext(e), 2017)

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Summary

What could the communism of the future be? In Now (Semiotext(e), 2017), The Invisible Committee explores our current crisis by thinking through key critical theory questions, along with specific interventions on French and global politics. On this podcast we hear about The Invisible Committee’s history and their work, contextualizing the specific themes covered by Now. Along with theorizing on new forms of political action, Now critiques institutions, offering thoughts on fragmentation and destitution. The book will be essential reading for anyone interested in responding to the current politics.

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