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THE GRAPH OF DESIRE + What Is Philosophy? Lacan and Deleuze with Terence Blake of Agent Swarm

Theory Underground

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The Graph of Desire and Philosophical Identity

This chapter explores the complexities of desire through the philosophies of Lacan and Deleuze, focusing on the structure of the graph of desire and its implications for understanding consciousness. The conversation highlights the role of the 'barred subject' as individuals navigate their identities influenced by language, philosophical concepts, and social recognition. Ultimately, it emphasizes the intricate interplay between personal self-models and communal intellectual roles in shaping one’s philosophical perspective.

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