Žižek And So On The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Social Division
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Oct 28, 2024 
Slavoj Žižek, a renowned Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic, dives deep into the alarming growth of social division in today's world. He discusses the evolution of new forms of social apartheid and the challenges posed to global capitalism. Topics include AI's role in exacerbating isolation, the revolutions brewing within marginalized communities, and the paradox of charity in perpetuating inequality. Žižek emphasizes the need for fundamental societal changes rather than temporary fixes, questioning whether the current systems can truly address these critical disparities.
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Class Struggle as Structural Antagonism
- Žižek links ontological negativity to class struggle, not as a struggle between identifiable classes, but as a structural antagonism.
- This antagonism prevents the full realization of global capitalism and raises the question of resolvability within the system.
Early 2000s Anti-Globalization
- In the early 2000s, anti-globalization movements focused on American imperialism, avoiding a critique of capitalism itself.
- Žižek noted the absence of politicians even mentioning "capitalism" during this period.
The Naturalization of Capitalism
- Capitalism is often naturalized, making it feel inherent to human nature, but this is an ideological gesture.
- This unnaturalness becomes apparent during crises, revealing capitalism's contingent nature and the possibility for alternatives.