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Slavoj Zizek Meets Ash Sarkar - A 75th Birthday Celebration
May 10, 2024
Philosopher Slavoj Žižek and journalist Ash Sarkar engage in a thought-provoking discussion on topics ranging from exploring desires and Marx's analysis in the economy to unveiling contradictions of secularism, navigating identity, and discussing global issues and social change. A fascinating glimpse into the mind of 'the most dangerous philosopher in the West'.
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- Slavoj Žižek dislikes celebrating birthdays and humorously compares his birth to Buddha, highlighting his childhood dreams of becoming a movie director.
- Žižek emphasizes Marx’s theory of commodity fetishism to uncover hidden beliefs in capitalist societies and stresses the importance of understanding these concepts for social analysis.
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Slavoj Žižek's Unique Take on Birthdays and Life
Slavoj Žižek, the Hegelian philosopher and communist, shares a unique perspective on birthdays, revealing his dislike for celebrating them. He humorously compares himself to being born like Buddha, fully formed and wise. Despite joking about never being born, he fondly discusses his childhood dream of becoming a movie director and his passion for staging a Wagner opera, showcasing a different side to his philosophical persona.
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