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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thanks to @bencenanay.bsky.social’s recent and fantastic book on Musil, I’m now considering writing a way of thinking “without qualities” in both Musil and Laruelle, less as a comparative study, but more towards a practical relation to thought. Hegel will be the foil.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Non-philosophy is like swimming underwater with a breaststroke movement. The pull outward, the glide forward dividing the stream, and maintaining that direction as if the body was itself identical to the motion.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My latest theory: while Laruelle’s “Homo ex machina” definitely is dealing with the theoretical conjuncture of thinkers he associated with, a figure I did not think of considering in this way was Hans Jonas, whose 1979 Das Prinzip Verantwortung deals with similar themes.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Woke 2: broke 2 Broke 2: woke 2 Bespoke 2: Bespoke 2

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

So, I’ve started writing on Borges and non-philosophy. Turns out that Laruelle’s essay on Borges, which a few years ago I was told was never published in German, is in fact in French in the archives. Since I won’t be able to access the archives in at least a few years, I came up with a fun idea.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I decided to write an abstract for the Media Theory conference in Naples where I am taking both Hottois and Laruelle together in conversation on similar themes with respect to technical objects, sciences, and metaphysics. I titled my abstract, “The Degauss of Philosophy.”

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I finished the essay a couple of days ago, sent it off to a publisher to consider for publication as a short book, and now I have figured out what I’m doing in terms of research as a whole!

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Almost done with the extended essay, I have one more thing to focus on, and then I’m going to edit for clarity and flow. Next up: Hottois and Laruelle, techno-science and techno-metaphysics/black transcendence and black universe.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Some of what I wrote today, what is remaining, and the inspiration from Laruelle’s Le principe de minorité (1981), p.81.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Beyond what I am writing now, on the bio-technics of philosophy, something that ought to be written is a scholarly investigation between Gilbert Hottois' techno-sciences and François Laruelle's techno-metaphysics, and how the two compliment one another as to the primacy of technics over theory.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I’m working on what may be the best thing I’ve written since my dissertation. It suggests a turning point in my thought and opens up things that I think will be important for future research into non-philosophy.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Teaching Vandermeer’s Annihilation as the class novel next term, starting with Goss’ “Professor Berkowitz” and Pflug’s “The Lonely Planet Guide to Other Dimensions” as introductory, and pairing some novellas for group study.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It’s been a few months since my translation came out, and I’m surprised nobody has reviewed it yet!

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Huh, went through Alien Theory to see if Brassier engages the distinction between relative and absolute finitude as presented by Laruelle’s Le principe de minorité, only to be severely disappointed that the object of Brassier’s critique is untouched.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Guess I need to save up for a Switch 2 to play Star Fox.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I started writing a new article, “Factiality and Minority,” where I grapple both of the principles that Meillassoux and Laruelle put forward in the context of the critique of post-Kantian finitude and Reason.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This is so far a fantastic read. I am really enjoying how Lynes is recontextualizing deconstruction in the framework of anti-correlationism and speculative realism via Derrida’s Blanchot-Heideggerian writings on the Thing, situating it on the basis of nature/physis and environmentalism.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Submitting this abstract to a conference on phenomenology and politics.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I wonder what another text on non-theology would be like if it took as occasions Scholem, Eliade, Rosenzweig, Corbin, and Hans Jonas. Not so much in the vein of Laruelle’s non-Christology and future mysticism or Grelet’s non-religious gnosis, but maybe through the lens of redemption.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Yesterday, I presented on my research and my translation of Laruelle’s work with Lacan in Scotland. I’ve uploaded the transcript online, and the video should be available soon. You can read it here: www.academia.edu/161242859/En...

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En-Joui Your Symptom: On Non-Psychoanalysis and the Philo-Analytic Complex

The transcript for my presentation with Lacan in Scotland regarding the work of François Laruelle and my translation of his 1995 book, Theory of Strangers: Science of People, Democracy, and Non-Psycho...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Today is the publication day of my translation of François Laruelle’s Theory of Strangers: Science of People, Democracy, and Non-Psychoanalysis, published by Edinburgh University Press. I’m very excited to see readers engage with the book! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-theory-...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Don’t really post here often, apologies. If you do follow me, I am giving a talk on Lacan and Laruelle with Lacan in Scotland this Thursday at 2pm EST! It relies on my translation of Theory of Strangers and deals with the third chapter!

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

One month away until publication of my translation of Laruelle’s Theory of Strangers with @edinburghup.bsky.social ! Use promo code, NEW30, during checkout to receive 30% off on your preorder! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-theory-...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I’m moving back to NYC next summer.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Pre-order my translation of François Laruelle’s Theory of Strangers, published by Edinburgh University Press this January! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-theory-...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Breaking some radio silence to show a diagram I’ve been working on that visually represents the process of non-philosophy. There’s a lot of work to clean up here, but it’s a start.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Next term, I’m pairing Miéville’s The City and The City with Kafka’s The Trial, Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress, Dick’s DADES, and Calvino’s Invisible Cities (with some of his selected short stories).

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/fall-2025/p/...

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

AHRC's non-philosophy course with @en-demic.bsky.social begins in about two weeks. Register now to get the syllabus and the readings.

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Upcoming Course: François Laruelle and Non-Philosophy (Cluster 1): Rebellious Postulations Sessions begin Wednesday, October 8 at 7PM EST. Register here: www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/fall-2025/p/...

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

There’s still time to enroll in François Laruelle and Non-Philosophy (Cluster 1): Rebellious Postulations with Jeremy R. Smith. The 4-week seminar begins October 8—secure your spot now and explore what non-philosophy can do. www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/fall-2025/p/...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

The incoherence of alt-right political positions - to simultaneously hold identifiable fascist and loosely principled anti-fascist values for aggressive ahumanistic tendencies - renders any possible post-Trump coalition building a paper tiger.

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Acid Horizon Research Commons launches today at 3 PM EST. Meet your instructors for the first session of Fall 2025: Grafton Tanner and Jeremy R. Smith. See our site for scholarship details and join a class this weekend.https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-main

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Happy to share a snippet of the course content, subject to change:

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

TOMORROW we launch the Acid Horizon Research Commons, our new para-academic platform for philosophy, politics, and more. In the clip: Jeremy R. Smith on François Laruelle’s non-philosophy. Join Jeremy as he asks, 'What can non-philosophy do?' www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ahrc-main

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ACID HORIZON 👁️ @acidhorizon.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Enrollment is now open for the Acid Horizon Research Commons! Join our first classes with Grafton Tanner and @en-demic.bsky.social this fall. Dive into hauntology, non-philosophy, and more. Link below. Sign up today—spots are limited! www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/fall-2025

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The opening line of A Biography of Ordinary Man inspires this study: "On a raison de se révolter contre les philosophes," it is right to rebel against philosophers. Join to discuss introductory work, texts from Philosophie I, the invention of human philosophy, and first science.

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Philosophy of Photography journal @philo-photography.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Jonathan Fardy's obituary for François Laruelle, 'In memoriam: Five movements for Laruelle', has been made open access: intellectdiscover.com/content/jour... . Image: François Laruelle, from the family’s personal collection. Courtesy of the estate of François Laruelle.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Two years ago I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation, "The Cave and the Stars: On the People and Democracy of Non-Philosophy," and I am hopeful to turn it into a book in due time in the next few months. You can read it here: ir.lib.uwo.ca/cgi/viewcont...

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

In Tétralogos, Laruelle introduces what he calls an akouphenomenology (echo/acoustic phenomenology) to deprioritize vision over the lived experience of incarnation with hearing and other senses heightened by music, including touch with rhythmic percussion.

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I think I’ve cooked up my next research project and giving up making my dissertation into a book. Instead, I’m taking some of the premises of chapters 3 and 4 of the dissertation and boiling it down to one unifying argument: is a critique of natality as the prejudice of all philosophy possible?

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Now with a cover: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-theory-... Preorder or request for your library!

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I’ll be teaching another term of Modern Sociological Theory Winter 2026 at Western! Excited to teach this course again

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Jeremy R. Smith @en-demic.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Perhaps I’m too optimistic in thinking that my translation of Theory of Strangers will bring some change to the existing anglophone reception. I’m hopeful that it does because I am getting tired of the stamping of ‘non-standard’ everywhere.

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