Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour
Taylor Adkins - Curious Case of Judge Schreber
Mar 9, 2021
Taylor Adkins, an expert on Sigmund Freud's The Schreber Case, joins for a discussion on the concepts of negative eating rules, biased thinking, and the violent nature of information. They explore the rich text of Judge Schreber's memoir and its connection to Freud's work, debate translations of 'The Order of Things', and delve into the delusions and treatment of Judge Schreber. The episode also explores the connections between hyper authoritarianism, masculine youth, and the denunciation of the father figure, as well as the concept of God, Lovecraft, and Schreiber's unique perspective. The podcast concludes with an exploration of the connections between 'Dune' and political power, Schreber's progeny, Freud's rationalism, and a discussion on Freudian sublimation.
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Quick takeaways
- Schreber's delusions reflect his complex relationship with his father and beliefs about the degeneracy of the modern world.
- Freud emphasizes the importance of maintaining a scientific approach to understanding psychical phenomena.
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Schreber's delusions and fantasies about God and becoming woman
Schreber's delusions and fantasies revolve around his belief that he is a female redeemer chosen by God to give birth to a new humanity. He envisions himself as the wife of God and describes God as all nerve, with an upper and lower manifestation. Schreber also believes that God does not understand the living and only comprehends the dead. These delusions reflect Schreber's complex relationship with his own father and his beliefs about the degeneracy of the modern world.
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