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Why Does Everyone Want To Be A Fascist? Guattari's Micropolitics of Desire
Feb 4, 2025
Delve into the entangled relationship between desire and micro-fascisms in contemporary life. The discussion critiques traditional frameworks of understanding fascism, emphasizing the need for both individual and collective resistance. Unpack the complexity of revolutionary movements and how they sometimes slip into fascist tendencies. Explore the significance of coalition-building across diverse groups in social justice struggles, and uncover the subtle yet pervasive micro-fascist behaviors in everyday interactions.
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- The podcast highlights how micro-fascisms are embedded in everyday social interactions, often manifesting subtly and aligning with capitalist desires.
- Guattari critiques traditional Marxism and psychoanalysis, proposing that desire shapes societal structures and contributes to the persistence of fascist ideologies.
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The Nature of Fascism in Contemporary Society
Fascism continues to evolve and adapt within the structures of modern capitalist societies, no longer limited to overt totalitarian regimes. It thrives on the micro-political dynamics of individual interactions and social groupings, often manifesting in subtle ways that align desire with capitalist mechanisms. This evolution implies that fascist tendencies can be insidious, emerging not only in extremist movements but also within everyday relationships and societal norms. The podcast emphasizes the need to recognize these micro-fascisms to understand how collective desires can be co-opted for authoritarian ends.
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