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Žižek And So On
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Social Division
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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- Žižek highlights that modern social division manifests as new forms of apartheid, creating barriers to public participation and representation.
- The podcast critiques the revival of capitalism, which masquerades as free market ideology while perpetuating exploitation and systemic inequalities.
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The podcast discusses the concept of social division and new forms of social apartheid through the lens of Slavoj Zizek's philosophical framework. Zizek identifies four antagonisms that hinder the realization of global capitalism: genetic commons, ecology, general intellect, and humanity. The focus today is on the fourth horseman, which pertains to social division and the emerging forms of apartheid, likening these divisions to walls and slums that create barriers to participation in public life. Zizek argues that these forms of social apartheid are particularly resistant to resolution within the capitalist paradigm, marking a critical point in understanding the failures of the system.
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