Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis, Art, Occulture, Politics

RU328: DRS JASON ROYAL & MATTHEW OYER ON PSYCHOANALYSIS & POLITICS: THE IMPOSSIBLE RELATION

Jan 23, 2025

In this insightful discussion, Jason Royal and Matthew Oyer, both psychoanalysts and contributors to the Group for Independent Formation, delve into the complex relationship between psychoanalysis and politics. They explore the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating political discourse into psychoanalytic practice. The duo also discusses innovative approaches to evolving psychoanalytic conferences, emphasizing community engagement and spontaneity. Additionally, they reflect on the impact of independent publishing and highlight creative community initiatives like the Sentient Solar Cycle.

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The conference emphasizes spontaneous dialogue over prepared presentations to foster deep, reflective discussions on psychoanalysis and politics.

An innovative 'chorus' of external participants enhances the dialogue, offering fresh perspectives and enriching the overall conversation.

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Psychoanalysis and Politics Conference

A conference titled 'Psychoanalysis and Politics, the Impossible Relation' has been organized by a collaborative group focused on independent psychoanalytic formation. This event aims to explore the complex interplay between psychoanalysis and political discourse, with themes derived from readings of Mladen Dolar's paper 'Freud and the Political.' The organizing group has chosen to maintain a small scale for the conference to foster intimacy and spontaneous discussion among participants, encouraging panelists and attendees to engage in a fluid dialogue rather than adhering to a rigid presentation format. By allowing for a free associative style of conversation, the event aims to generate an electrifying exchange of ideas that is deeply reflective of psychoanalytic principles.

Intro

3min

Reimagining Psychoanalytic Conferences

28min

Navigating the Intersection of Psychoanalysis and Politics

4min

Navigating Diagonal Institutions and Community Evolution

11min

The Art of Printing and Community Engagement

5min

Embarking on a Year-long Creative Journey

3min

RU328: JASON ROYAL & MATTHEW OYER ON PSYCHOANALYSIS & POLITICS: THE IMPOSSIBLE RELATION http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru328-jason-royal-matthew-oyer-on-psychoanalysis-politics-the-impossible-relation/ Rendering Unconscious episode 328. Visit their website: https://www.group-for-independent-formation.org/events Watch this discussion at YouTube: https://youtu.be/ojG7IUn6Gjw?si=RNupGcWiKLuDGMkX Support Rendering Unconscious by becoming a paid subscriber to Patreon/ Substack, where we post exclusive content regularly. All paid subscribers receive a link to our Discord server where you can chat with us and others in our community with similar interests. So join us and join in the conversation! Vanessa & Carl's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/vanessa23carl Vanessa's Substack: https://vanessa23carl.substack.com Carl's Substack: https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Dr. Oyer contributed two pieces, “Wounded Dramatization: Bataille, Hysteria, Psychoanalysis” and “Notes on Kairos and the Psychoanalytic Act,” to Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives vols. 1 & 2 (Trapart Books, 2024). https://amzn.to/4eKruV5 Rendering Unconscious Podcast received the Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Association for the Advancement for Psychoanalysis (NAAP). https://naap.org/2023-gradiva-award-winners/ Join author Carl Abrahamsson and psychoanalyst Vanessa Sinclair for The Sentient Solar Cycle, a year long series of monthly workshops/meetings via Zoom beginning March 23rd. https://thefenriswolf.substack.com/p/the-sentient-solar-cycle Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally: http://www.drvanessasinclair.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renderingunconscious/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renderingunconscious Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/drsinclair.bsky.social Support Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Make a Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PV3EVEFT95HGU&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=USD The song at the end of the episode is “Carry the news, keep talking” from the album “We reign supreme” by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy. Available at Pete Murphy’s Bandcamp Page. https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/we-reign-supreme-18 Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY?si=jaSKCqnmSD-NsSlBLjrBXA Image: event

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