Logistics Genealogies. A Dialogue with Stefano Harney (original) (raw)

The paper explores the historical and contemporary implications of logistics, specifically tracing its roots to the Atlantic slave trade and its role in the emergence of racial capitalism. It argues that modern logistics is entwined with the demand for access—be it spatial, social, or bodily—highlighting how these dimensions were reflected in the brutalities of slavery. The text also connects contemporary logistics practices with financial speculation and surveillance, suggesting that logistics not only facilitates the movement of goods but also embodies a legacy of control and exploitation that persists in today's economic systems.