Žižek And So On
PREVIEW - It's Complex, Stupid! w/ Alenka Zupančič
Jul 1, 2024
Philosopher Alenka Zupančič discusses crisis, adaptation, politics, and truth. They dive into topics like the undeadness of crisis, Bartleby Politics, whistleblowers like Julian Assange, and Żiżek's perspectives on truth. The discussion also touches on the challenge of recognizing global changes amidst continuous crises and the expectation for rapid adaptation to societal shifts.
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Quick takeaways
- Constant crisis shifts attention from core issues, fostering superficial adaptation.
- Enduring rapid global changes results in a cycle of crisis management hindering substantial progress.
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Adapting to Constant Crises and Shifting Priorities
The podcast discusses the concept of navigating through a series of crises that seem to emerge continuously, reshaping our daily lives and global dynamics. The episode highlights how attention shifts quickly from one crisis to another, making it challenging to address the core issues amid the ongoing turmoil. The speaker questions the efficacy of emphasizing individual crises and suggests that the onslaught of crises leads to a constant state of firefighting before delving into real change. There is a focus on the idea that adapting to these perpetual crises has become a prevalent theme in modern discourse, urging individuals to accept and adjust to the ever-changing landscape.
