Post-Comedy w/ Alfie Bown
Žižek And So On
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Academic Journeys: Psychoanalysis and Alienation
In this chapter, a guest reflects on their academic evolution, beginning with a PhD on Charles Dickens and leading to an exploration of comedy, Marxism, and psychoanalysis. They discuss the influence of a notable professor and the Ljubljana school, emphasizing alienation as a key aspect of subjectivity and a foundation for progressive political thought. The conversation further delves into the relevance of psychoanalysis in contemporary society and the complexities of understanding subjectivity in the context of modern ideologies and media influence.
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