Why Theory An Afternoon with Slavoj Zizek -- Marx
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May 29, 2019 
Slavoj Žižek discusses why Marxism still matters, Marx’s debt to Hegel, and the politics swirling around his debate with Jordan Peterson. Todd and Ryan unpack everything from the limits of capitalism and the legacy of Stalin to dialectics, revolution, and whether better theory can lead to better practice.
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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.