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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Against Progress
A Lacanian Approach to Racism and Racialization
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In 'Against Progress', Slavoj Žižek challenges the linear and teleological view of progress, arguing that it often overlooks the inherent contradictions and sacrifices involved.
Žižek delves into the complexities of historical analysis, advocating for a retroactive approach that considers lost possibilities and alternative paths.
The book explores themes of quantum physics, historical contingency, and the role of ideology in shaping our understanding of the world.
Žižek critiques the depoliticization of contemporary society and calls for a renewed engagement with radical politics.
Through a series of essays, Žižek examines the relationship between progress, violence, and the potential for emancipation.
The book ultimately urges readers to critically examine the assumptions underlying our notions of progress and to embrace a more nuanced and self-aware approach to historical and political analysis.
Žižek delves into the complexities of historical analysis, advocating for a retroactive approach that considers lost possibilities and alternative paths.
The book explores themes of quantum physics, historical contingency, and the role of ideology in shaping our understanding of the world.
Žižek critiques the depoliticization of contemporary society and calls for a renewed engagement with radical politics.
Through a series of essays, Žižek examines the relationship between progress, violence, and the potential for emancipation.
The book ultimately urges readers to critically examine the assumptions underlying our notions of progress and to embrace a more nuanced and self-aware approach to historical and political analysis.
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Mentioned as the focus of the episode, exploring Žižek's critique of the notion of progress.
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Against Progress w/ Jack Black
The main focus of the episode is a discussion of accelerationism in relation to it.
Accelerationism w/ Michael Downs
