Literate Machine explores media through the lens of culture, history and politics, examining the ways capitalism, power, and ideology shape and are shaped by the stories we love.
Written and performed by Eric Rosenfield, Literate Machine is available as a blog, podcast, and YouTube channel.
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Ideological Notes
I’m a Democratic Socialist. For why I’m a Democratic Socialist, see my episode “Star Trek into Socialism”.
To learn more about the ideas that influenced my political position, here’s some recommended reading:
- Escape from Capitalism by Clara Mattei
- Democracy at Work by Richard Wolff
- Democracy Past and Future by Michael Harrington