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Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Lacan)

Philosophize This!

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Desire and Society: A Psychological Analysis

Exploring the influence of desire on individual perspective within social structures and delving into Zijek's critique of capitalism's exploitation of human psychology, with a brief sponsor acknowledgment. The chapter challenges criticisms of therapy, discusses global capitalism's impact on desires and societal structures, highlighting its ideological influence beyond economics.

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