Georges Bataille - The Accursed Share
From Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour by Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour
January 5, 2026 · 1h 8m
About this episode
This episode discusses the first two sections of Georges Bataille's The Accursed Share Volume 1, focusing on themes of expenditure and waste.
This conversation focuses on the first 2 sections of Georges Bataille's The Accursed Share Volume 1. The discussion centers on the libidinal economics of expenditure, excess, waste and their relationship to reproduction. Bird of Paradise video/example link: https://youtu.be/nWfyw51DQfU?si=JfQtoiQjdcNwH1ku Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh
Topics covered
- libidinal economics
- expenditure
- excess
- waste
- reproduction
Keywords
- Georges Bataille
- The Accursed Share
- libidinal economics
- expenditure
- waste
- reproduction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patreon, Twitter
Books & works: The Accursed Share
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