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Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour
Adrian Johnston - Infinite Greed
Jun 10, 2024
Philosophy professor Adrian Johnston discusses themes of infinite greed and capital's selfishness in his book 'Infinite Greed'. The podcast explores Lacan's engagement with Marx and Freud, challenges common perceptions of selfishness in capitalist societies, and delves into the impact of mathemization on modern science and capitalism. Additionally, the discussion covers abstract counting, symbolism, and upcoming projects in academic writing.
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- Aggression in post-capitalist society can be sublimated and managed in socialist or communist arrangements.
- Human behavior is influenced by a complex interplay of motivations beyond aggression, including the need for love and protection.
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Understanding the Concept of Aggression According to Freud
Freud raises the question of what happens to aggression in a post-capitalist society, as he posits aggression as a fundamental, libidinal force that threatens social order. However, Freud acknowledges that aggression is a sublimated version of an inwardly directed self-destructive tendency, which then manifests as outward hostility. This implies that aggression is sublimatable and can be handled in socialist or communist arrangements.
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