

On Giving Up
6 snips Mar 6, 2024
A psychoanalyst and critic discuss the concept of giving up as a way to succeed. They explore the idea of knowing limitations as heroism, the consequences of persistence in famous literary characters, and the balance of discipline and creativity in writing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Redefining Giving Up
01:48 • 12min
The Tragic Consequences of Persistence
14:15 • 20min
Exploring Open-Endedness in Literature
34:31 • 5min
Exploring the Balance of Seriousness and Playfulness in Writing and Communication
39:15 • 2min
Navigating Creativity and Discipline in Writing
41:29 • 5min
Exploring Gender and Book Cover Analysis
46:03 • 2min
Exploring Giving Up, Breakdowns, and Second Chances in Psychoanalysis and Literature
47:57 • 4min