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Philosophize This!
Episode #201 ... Resistance, Love, and the importance of Failure. (Zizek, Byung Chul Han)
May 6, 2024
Zizek and Byung Chul Han discuss surplus enjoyment, resisting consumerism, the importance of failure, and the transformative power of love in a postmodern world. They highlight the depth of consumer choices and the need to find meaning beyond superficial ideologies.
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- Zizek discusses options for postmodernists: burn out, consumerism, or reviving traditions.
- Surplus enjoyment highlights pleasure in pursuing desires, impacting behaviors and societal structures.
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Postmodernist Choices for Living
Zizek discusses three main choices postmodernists have for living their lives. The first choice entails burning out, feeling aimless in a world devoid of objective meaning. The second option involves immersing oneself in capitalist pursuits, seeking validation in achievements and material possessions. The third choice suggests artificially reviving traditions of the past to find meaning. These choices highlight the struggle faced by individuals in a world without clear guiding narratives.
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