Now I see why Deleuze's critics blame him for contributing to neoliberalism, although not directly.
The failure of techno-utopianism lies in the naive belief that “technology will save the world.” This faith embraces “information, technology, [and] systems” while denying the military, bureaucratic, and corporate institutions that have shaped their development. Jodi Dean:pic.twitter.com/8WIVlGLTim
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Absolutely, the bad rhizome takes are astounding. Ironically, Deleuze & Guattari were the first to see this potential reading and cut it off: “Never belief that a smooth space will suffice to save us” (ATP).
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True. I read Deleuze and Guattari from time to time and never have once found what their critics claim.
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Agreed. For the politically committed, the point isn’t to apply the terms with a moral judgement attached. It’s instructive to see how rhizomatic structures differ from arborescent ones, or how nomads escape state control, even if networks or Genghis Khan aren’t 100% admirable.
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