02: Transference
Ordinary Unhappiness
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Freud's Criticism of Transference
Malcolm: I think the example you're using is helpful because it's also showing the extent to which this is kind of everyday wisdom. In that analogy, and this is the second half of it, imagine you're the friend who's being told how great this person's new partner is. You don't want to be like, honestly, I'm a little worried, he's like the same guy,. Right? So my job is actually to help you not to receive your love and then be like, "This is great," right?" Malcolm: Freud always demystifies taboos in his work so we can talk about things people might hold dear but are uncomfortable talking about.
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