The Epoch Philosophy Podcast

Necropolitics: How Algorithms Influence Humanity


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Achille Mbembe introduces the concept of Necropolitics, describing power structures based on their capacity to determine who lives and who is deemed human. Traditionally, these systems have been governed by humans; however, this dynamic is gradually shifting.


Music Credits:

  • ESP (Ambient Mix) by Tim Mann
  • Bruja by Makeup and Vanity Set
  • Crisalida by Makeup and Vanity Set
  • Gone by Cloudcrush
  • Placid Dreams by Alicia Enstrom
  • Breathe, Repeat by Adam Bokesch
  • Illusions by Gio Galanti
  • Paaliaq by Luke Atencio

  • 0:00: Introduction
    1:41: What is Necropolitics?
    6:45: Colonialism and Zombification
    9:15: Algorithms and Digital Overseers
    14:06: Systems and Necropolitical Violence
    17:28: Death Driven Feedback Loops

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