"We’ve stopped dreaming"

What can psychoanalysis reveal to us about ideology, society and politics? Duane Rousselle is a Canadian sociological theorist, Lacanian psychoanalyst and Professor of Sociology. We discuss various issues addressed in his latest book 'Post-anarchism and Psychoanalysis'.

We explore revolutionary desires & impulses and how attempts to take down power structures often ends up recreating the same problems. We dive into Freudian and Lacanian concepts like the death drive and jouissance (enjoyment) and how these relate to our political positions.

This free flowing conversation covers a wide range of topics: ChatGPT/Seinfeld 'Nothing Forever', the benefits of capitalism(!), caves & the anxiety of freedom, whether we can still dream, if the unconscious is even real, and the true terror of psychoanalysis: how it rips apart our comforts.

References:

Post-anarchism and Psychoanalysis: Seminars on Politics and Society: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVT4B99N (Free version: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/duane-rousselle-post-anarchism-and-psychoanalysis)

Nothing, Forever: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing,_Forever

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WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

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ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.