Georges Bataille - The Accursed Share

Georges Bataille - The Accursed Share

Author: Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour January 5, 2026 Duration: 1:08:11
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

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