The Epoch of Incredulity

The Epoch of Incredulity

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  • MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [4/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse finishes reading Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People.

    The reading will cover the final four sections:

    IX. On the Question of Disturbances Created by Small Numbers of People

    X. Can Bad Things Be Turned Into Good Things?

    XI. On Practicing Economy

    XII. China's Path to Industrialization


    Background music:

    "Spread" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/q6jTqKBnZAM

    "Lost" prod. classik -- https://youtu.be/j-Zdl_kA55U


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    19 min
  • MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [3/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People.

    The reading covers the following sections:

    VI. The Question of the Minority Nationalities

    VII. Overall Planning and Proper Arrangement

    VIII. On "Let a Hundred Flowers Blossom, Let a Hundred Schools of Thought Contend" and "Long-term Coexistence and Mutual Supervision"


    Background music:

    "fragments" prod. kaydo -- https://youtu.be/n4DpTwhoPZQ

    "conclusions" prod. floatin. -- https://youtu.be/UHFNQqulwSE


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    22 min
  • MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [2/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Mao Tse Tung's On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People.

    The reading covers the following sections:

    II. The Question of the Suppression of Counter-Revolutionaries

    III. The Question of Agricultural Co-Operation

    IV. The Question of Industrialists and Merchants

    V. The Question of the Intellectuals


    Background music:

    "Future" prod. vorni -- https://youtu.be/nCgEffouPQc

    "walk alone" prod. lowtyde -- https://youtu.be/QRAkD1mshxk

    "Reconnect" prod. Classik -- https://youtu.be/oEFUF6DGH6E


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    26 min
  • MM | We Do Not Condemn Hamas ~ Red Star Caucus

    In this intallment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads a short essay by members of the Red Star Caucus of the Democratic Socialists of America.

    You can follow along here: redstarcaucus.org/we-do-not-condemn-hamas


    Theme music:

    Written & performed by Contingence ~~ soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    Background music:

    "like it's nothing" prod. floatin. ~~ youtu.be/sCew6AWrwMg

    "lunar drive" prod. lowtyde ~~ youtu.be/KYjV007nBmI


    24 min
  • MM | Handling Contradictions Among the People [1/4] ~ Mao Tse Tung

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse begins to read Mao Tse Tung's 1957 speech, On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People.

    Part one will cover section I: "Two Types of Contradictions Differing in Nature".


    Background music:

    "smoke" prod. cargo beats -- https://youtu.be/rmBMBPRaIww

    "Collab" prod. Zinc -- https://youtu.be/MLXwlxQMysA

    "antihero" prod. kaydo -- https://youtu.be/04mgkc0fZSM


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on December 12th, 2023

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity

    31 min
  • MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 10 ~ Michael Parenti

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse finishes Michael Parenti's 2011 text, The Face of Imperialism.

    The reading covers Chapter Ten: Rogue Imperium.


    Background music:

    "Elah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/LjckMFRQIIE

    "Night" prod. vorni -- https://youtu.be/b5EPOeBk264

    "everything changed" prod. floatin. -- https://youtu.be/dWeadQYhc54


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on November 25th, 2023.

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity

    31 min
  • MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 9 ~ Michael Parenti

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism.

    The reading will cover all of Chapter Nine: Satellites or Enemies?


    Background music:

    "Beginning" prod. Zinc -- https://youtu.be/E9nwTllbg2E

    "outside" prod. floatin -- https://youtu.be/S05L_AjpNC4

    "Moon" prod. Unknown Instrumentalz -- https://youtu.be/WmlZjKkgAx4

    "Bite" prod. vorni -- https://youtu.be/aF2nLGVqnHQ

    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on November 20th, 2023.

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity


    36 min
  • MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 8 ~ Michael Parenti

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism.

    The reading will cover Chapter Eight: Target Cuba.


    Background music:

    "Ahaz" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/VFDkWaJj2I0

    "Aimless" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/HSpHklAgFs4

    "Legendary" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/3G-R2KlsjWo


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on November 15th, 2023.

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity

    29 min
  • MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 7 ~ Michael Parenti

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism.

    The reading will cover Chapter Seven: Free Market Servitude.


    Background music:

    "Athaliah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/NLmEiU4DNfQ

    "Uzziah" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/N2E0w6VRaY4


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on November 7th, 2023.

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity


    25 min
  • MM | The Face of Imperialism | Ch. 6 ~ Michael Parenti

    In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues reading from Michael Parenti's The Face of Imperialism.

    The reading covers Chapter Six: Globalization for the Few.


    Background music:

    "Aurai" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/UJLiq5TC4Vs

    "Mors" prod. NK Music -- https://youtu.be/jRF8Is4dmJc


    Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston


    This episode was released to our patrons on November 4th, 2023.

    For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity

    28 min

About The Epoch of Incredulity

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Here in the Boston Commune, we interpret the tumultuous churn of modernity through a Marxist lens. Episodes alternate between analyses of current events -- from the hyperlocal to the international -- and narrations of theoretical texts by communists and anti-imperialists the world over. This project was birthed in a mental health working group during the pandemic and continues in true DIY fashion, without any advertisements or monetization (save for a few generous patrons). Hard to believe, we know; for it is, after all, the Epoch of Incredulity.