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Žižek's Surprise Interview
- Before the interview, Žižek requested paper and drew shapes.
- He surprised McGowan by intending to interview him about Hegel.
Debate Framing
- Žižek agreed to the "Happiness" debate title, framing it as "Marxism vs. Capitalism."
- Todd McGowan expresses concern that this framing overly identifies Žižek with Marx and neglects his Hegelian roots.
Lacan's Repetition of Hegel
- Žižek's work views Lacan as a repetition of Hegel, though not an exact one.
- This repetition allows for new insights to emerge, as the original Hegelian concepts were never fully realized.