foucault v chomsky
In 1971 Michel Foucault and Noam Chomsky discussed a range of politico-philosophical matters on a Dutch television series called ‘reflexive water’, devoted to putting together two different ‘thinkers’ in each episode. The Foucault-Chomsky episode can be watched and heard in full at http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/CHOMSKY/video/143726, in English with Dutch subtitles. At that time much the better known of the two, and not only in the Netherlands, most of the subsequent questions are to Chomsky, but an attentive contemporry listener can observe foucault giving a good account of his views, ultimately far more interesting than Noam (but I would say that).
In a combination of English and French with Dutch subtitles! My French is poor, but with the Dutch I can almost follow him! More importantly (but I would say this) - check out the shots of the audience: lots of trendy pans and pull-focus work.
And what are they drinking? It’s bright yellow! … And the hair! The Hair! (Sorry this is not a serious response - the video made my day with its retrocality.)
BTW, I got here via Aren’s blog.
Comment by nix — May 31, 2006 @ 5:51p05
it’s fucking winter in melbourne and your supposed to be in summer. send us an email, I’ve got an essay for you as we discussed. L.
Comment by Jews for Satan — June 16, 2006 @ 5:51p06