

No One is Ready For Love feat. The Stranger
May 26, 2024
Join The Stranger in an engaging talk on ethics and social constructs, exploring the complexities of readiness in relationships and the transformative nature of love. Dive into historical views on human capital, the intertwining of love, politics, and fascism, and the challenges of marriage dynamics. Explore psychoanalytic perspectives on love and ethics, and navigate the conflicts of individuality in modern relationships.
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Readiness as an Idealistic Concept
- Readiness is a Cartesian or idealistic concept that we reify.
- True readiness comes from making mistakes and learning from them, not from abstract ideals.
Hospital Discharge Planning
- The Stranger discusses discharging patients from the hospital, particularly children struggling with self-harm.
- He emphasizes that true readiness for handling challenging situations is developed through real-world experience, not extended hospital stays.
Love vs. Discipline
- Will criticizes the idea of prerequisites for love, arguing that it turns love into discipline, not an ethical relationship.
- He suggests that love transcends general rules and conditions, emphasizing the importance of particularity.