Micheál Ó ConnmhaighNeuralink and DesireExploring the connection between Brain-computer interfaces and Deleuze & Guattari’s theory of libidoMar 24Mar 24
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighSociety of Revolt: the evolution from the ‘Society of the Spectacle’ to the ‘Revolt of the Public’Although written decades apart, Guy Debord’s “Society of the Spectacle” and Martin Gurri’s “The Revolt of the Public” address similar…Mar 17Mar 17
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighThe Unmaking of GazaWhen attempting to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is crucial to recognise the extreme pain and misery…Mar 101Mar 101
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighThe Monomyth’s Resurgence in Cinema: Exploring Oppenheimer’s Heroic JourneyThe summer of 2023 experienced a remarkable resurgence in cinema box office revenue, following years of declining returns attributed to…Mar 4Mar 4
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighThe Work of Art in the Age of Generative AI“The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” is a seminal text by Walter Benjamin that explores the impact of 20th-century…Feb 24Feb 24
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighThe Political Economy of Gender PerformativityIn the realm of gender theory and cultural studies, few writers have been as influential and transformative as Judith Butler. Butler…Feb 18Feb 18
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighHustle Culture Fuels the Burnout SocietyIn today’s social media-dominated world, Hustle culture has emerged as a captivating ethos, glorifying social connectedness, personal…Feb 10Feb 10
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighIs Bitcoin the future of Marxism?Bitcoin was heralded as a revolutionary decentralised digital transaction platform that facilitates direct peer-to-peer payments…Feb 4Feb 4
Micheál Ó ConnmhaighStructuralism and Large Language ModelsIn this article, I will compare two seemingly unrelated concepts: Structuralism and Large Language Models. Despite their apparent…Jan 27Jan 27
