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Half Past Capitalism
Penitentiary of the Self w/ Matt Christman
Aug 23, 2023
Matt Christman, co-host of Chapo Trap House, the Cush Vlog, and Hell on Earth, joins Dru Jay to discuss redefining the self, the superficiality of media, finding meaning beyond politics, confronting death, spirituality and the left, awakening and solidarity, and building something new in post-capitalism.
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- The idea of the self as a fixed entity impedes progress and collaboration, hindering the creation of new subjectivity.
- Embracing a collaborative and expansive self, prioritizing the well-being of others, breaks down the limitations of the reified self and enables the development of sustainable ways of living.
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The Danger of Reifying the Self
The concept of the self as an eternal unity that must be defended against change or evolution is dangerous. This reification of the self traps us in prisons of self and hinders collaboration and the building of new types of subjectivity.
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