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Minds Almost Meeting
Psychoanalysis (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Jamieson Webster)
Nov 9, 2023
Economist Robin Hanson and philosopher Agnes Callard discuss the complexity of desire and its relationship to societal rules, the impact of psychoanalysis in managing desires, the fragmentation of communities and religious revival, and the concept of freedom and self-knowledge.
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- Questioning desires is crucial for self-discovery and making intentional choices.
- Societal rules and individual desires are in constant tension, requiring a balance for personal growth.
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The challenge of getting desires in view
The podcast episode discusses the difficulty of getting in touch with one's desires amidst societal expectations and rules. It highlights how focusing too much on what one should do or what others approve of can hinder the exploration of personal desires.
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