Psyche Barry Taylor: Sense of the Sacred
May 4, 2025
Barry Taylor, a speaker at Wake festival and expert in the psychoanalysis of religion, dives deep into the intersections of theology and pop culture. He shares insights from his recent talk, exploring non-linear thoughts and how modern anxieties shape personal identities. The discussion moves to redefinitions of divinity, emphasizing belief as both a coping mechanism and source of disillusionment. Taylor also reflects on the comforting role of God in personal belief systems, challenging traditional frameworks and advocating for an evolved understanding of spirituality.
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Balancing Psychoanalysis and Theology
- Barry mixes theory with lived experiences to explore psychoanalysis and theology.
- He warns against simplistic replacement of theological ideas with psychoanalytic ones.
Digitality Redefines Subjectivity
- Digitality profoundly reshapes subjectivity beyond typical social media concerns.
- New language is needed to grasp humanity's condition in this digital era.
The Poetic Roots of Postmodernism
- Postmodernism began as architecture valuing useless beauty over pure utility.
- Barry misses the poetry and aesthetic depth often ignored in critiques of postmodernism.
