Mariano Horenstein

Mariano Horenstein, a distinguished psychoanalyst from Cordoba, Argentina, discusses the 'necessary foreignness' in psychoanalysis. He emphasizes how being an outsider enhances understanding of the unconscious, encouraging a vibrant exploration of identity. Horenstein contrasts traditional teaching with the deeper insights gained through analysis, noting the significance of asymmetry in this process. He also shares a whimsical tale of a polar bear as a metaphor for migration and examines the intersection of psychoanalysis with geography, advocating for a fresh interpretative lens in therapeutic practices.

Mariano Horenstein, an Argentine psychoanalyst and author, delves into contemporary psychoanalytic listening to sexuality. He explores how the history of hysteria and psychosis has shaped analytic language and challenges traditional assumptions. Horenstein argues for the trans clinic as a pivotal paradigm, emphasizing the importance of inclusive language in psychoanalysis. He discusses how these shifts not only return sexuality to the forefront but also demand flexibility in listening styles, ultimately celebrating the enigmatic nature of sexual identity.