Speed and Politics, new editionWith this book Paul Virilio inaugurated the new science whose object of study is the "dromocratic" revolution. Speed and Politics (first published in France in 1977) is the matrix of Virilio's entire work. Building on the works of Morand, Marinetti, and McLuhan, Virilio presents a vision more radically political than that of any of his French contemporaries: speed as the engine of destruction. Speed and Politics presents a topological account of the entire history of humanity, honing in on the technological advances made possible through the militarization of society. Paralleling Heidegger's account of technology, Virilio's vision sees speed—not class or wealth—as the primary force shaping civilization. In this "technical vitalism," multiple projectiles—inert fortresses and bunkers, the "metabolic bodies" of soldiers, transport vessels, and now information and computer technology—are launched in a permanent assault on the world and on human nature. Written at a lightning-fast pace, Virilio's landmark book is a split-second, overwhelming look at how humanity's motivity has shaped the way we function today, and what might come of it. |
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... lead the bands of " lost soldiers " of the workers ' army - its dro- momaniacs3 — that is , for the leader , to incite them , " lead them to the attack like a pack of dogs , ” as Saint - Just said . It means giving rhythm to the mobile ...
... leads to the government of noth- ing but time . The Ministry of Time sketched in each vector will finally be accomplished following the dimensions of the biggest vehicle there is , the State - vector . The whole geographic history of ...
... leads to the war machine one day becoming the very decision for war — thus accomplishing the perfection of its self ... lead us to renounce solitary human decision in favor of the absolute miniaturization of the political field which is ...
Contents
THE DROMOCRATIC REVOLUTION | 27 |
From Highway Right to State Right | 49 |
Practical War | 73 |
Copyright | |
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