LM Sacasas is a theorist of technology and expert on Ivan Illich. He writes a popular Substack called the The Convivial Society, and recently published a book entitled The Frailest Thing. We're joined by friend of the show Nina Power to discuss Ivan Illich's prescient theories of technology, institutions, and the senses.
Learn more about LM Sacasas
✦ Subscribe to LM's newsletter, The Convivial Society.
✦ Read LM's book of collected essays, The Frailest Thing.
Learn more about Ivan Illich
✦ Download our free Ivan Illich reading list at https://IllichCourse.com
✦ Apply to Nina Power's 8-week course on Ivan Illich at https://IllichCourse.com
Are you working on a long-term creative project outside of institutions?
✦ Request an invitation to https://IndieThinkers.org
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