How To Academy Podcast Yanis Varoufakis Meets Slavoj Žižek
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Jan 17, 2025 
Join economist Yanis Varoufakis as he chats with provocative philosopher Slavoj Žižek, known for his challenging perspectives on ideology and capitalism. They dive into whether progress is truly beneficial and tackle the implications of modern technology on society. The duo debates the rise of techno-feudalism and its impact on corporate power, examining the roles of political representation and systemic issues in today's world. With wit and depth, they navigate the complexities of freedom, justice, and the future of political action.
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Hegel's Contingency
- Slavoj Žižek’s focus on Hegel is ironic, given Hegel's perceived complexity in Anglo-Saxon philosophy.
- Žižek views Hegel as a philosopher of contingency, open to the future, unlike Marx's teleological view.
Lacan and Power
- Lacanian psychoanalysis explains political power dynamics, including Trump's appeal, through concepts like manufactured desires and repressive desublimation.
- Hysteria represses the unconscious, making it difficult to access true motivations.
Trump's Sincerity
- Trump voters perceive his obscenity and lies as sincerity, contrasting with the perceived artificiality of other politicians.
- This perception is rooted in a libidinal tension between Trump's proclaimed moral values and his actual behavior.