TMR 25.7: "This Fortune Stuff Is Bullshit" [Empire of the Senseless]
This episode is the one to listen to if you find Empire of the Senseless/Kathy Acker distasteful, unpleasant to read, a slog, hard going, etc. That summarizes Kaija’s experience, whereas Chad argues for the value in books that refuse to get in line, and Brian talks about why Acker is so divisive. If you’re not reading along, this episode is a great summary of why Acker is lauded, while also copping to the extreme nature of her prose. Also: Can one subvert language using language—even of the nonsensical variety?
This week’s music is “Total Trash” from Sonic Youth.
Next week we’ll be talking…
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