James Madden /// A Grand Theory of the Weird

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In this episode, Matt and Justin speak with author, educator, athlete, James Madden about his recent book “Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World” which is an application of the tools of academic philosophy to the UFO phenomenon. His central claim is that understanding the UFO requires a re-thinking of ourselves and our standing in what is revealed as a much wider cosmos. Along the way, he addresses issues in the philosophy of mind, technology, religion, and the possibility of a re-enchantment of the world. James' website: https://www.jdmadden.com/publications Register for the Difference and Repetition reading group: https://cobb.institute/groups/processing-difference-repetition/ Music for this episode: Glare, Emil Rottmayer Through the Prism, Matt Baker UFHO, Matt Baker Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker