Matthew Flisfeder

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Flisfeder, a communications professor and author, delves into Žižek’s take on Eurocentrism and concrete universality. He explains how universality arises from conflicts within particulars and examines the political implications of these ideas. The conversation also covers Žižek's 'super-anthropocentrism' and critiques on Althusser's anti-humanism. Flisfeder wraps up with a compelling discussion on geoengineering, emphasizing the necessity for global legal coordination in environmental action.

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Flisfeder, an associate professor at the University of Winnipeg, dives into his book, Algorithmic Desire. He challenges listeners to rethink social media's impact on connections and identity, exploring how platforms reflect and influence societal structures. Flisfeder critiques the transformation of social media from a democratizing force to a tool for division, linking it to late capitalism. He also delves into the complexities of desire and identity in the digital age, urging a deeper reflection on our online lives and the structures that shape them.

Matthew Flisfeder, Žižek scholar, discusses the core of Žižek's thought and how to remain true to his project. They explore Žižek's public persona, the development of the Slovene school, left populism, Marxist humanism, Lacanian subjectivization, and Žižek's contribution to Marxism and the question of ideology.