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Penis Envy as Imposter Syndrome
- Penis envy, redefined by Mari Ruti, is a misplaced desire for phallic power, which no one truly possesses.
- Even men experience penis envy, manifested as imposter syndrome, the feeling of inadequacy despite achievements.
Castration and Symbolic Authority
- Symbolic authority, like a judge's robe, acts through the individual, not the other way around.
- True castration is most evident when one acts with the greatest authority, as the individual is merely a vessel for the symbolic role.
Trump, Biden, and Symbolic Power
- The media praises Trump when he acts presidentially, demonstrating their focus on symbolic authority.
- Biden's appeal lies in embodying the "clothes" of the office, while Sanders exposes the emperor's nakedness.