Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Duane Rouselle - Politics of the Real
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Jan 10, 2022 Duane Rousselle joins a lively conversation on Lacan, Žižek, Badiou, anarchism, and the limits of sociology. They range from capitalism and political belonging to Stirner’s “creative nothing,” the death of the Big Other, and how psychoanalysis approaches anxiety, psychosis, and social bonds.
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Anarchism's Plateau
- Rousselle believes anarchist theory has plateaued, becoming obsessed with epistemological pluralism and neglecting universality.
- He argues for a return to a universal political project, like Saul Newman.
Beyond Totalities
- Duane Rousselle challenges Žižek's focus on totalities, arguing for the importance of jouissance and singularities.
- He believes the 'big other' no longer exists, making totalities less relevant for understanding contemporary society.
New Fascism of Affirmation
- Rousselle contrasts classical fascism's prohibitions with a new form using particular affirmations.
- This new fascism implicitly excludes by affirming specific groups' jouissance, like India's Citizens Amendment Act.