Critique of Knowledge and Power Structures in Academia

This chapter delves into the illusion of total consciousness and omniscience tied to knowledge in university discourse, critiquing it as a constructed entity. It explores the historical emergence of the professor-student dynamic, connecting it to capitalist logics and the alienation of individuals within academia. The significance of S1 in Lacan's seminar 17 is discussed, emphasizing the influence of money and power structures in knowledge production.