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Psychoanalysis Studies Openings
- Psychoanalysis is a science but differs from modern science by focusing on conditions of possibility rather than concrete objects.
- It studies openings and gaps that allow things to emerge as distinct entities in human experience.
Lack Fuels Human Desire
- Desire arises from lack, not possession, which explains why obtaining a desired object often leads to losing desire.
- Psychoanalysis studies this lack as the fundamental cause of human desire.
Brother’s Birthday Wish List
- Samuel shares a personal story about his brother’s birthday wish list, exemplifying how everyone knows what they desire.
- It shows desire manifests as a clear list of wanted things, often amounting to "just shit."