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May 10, 2021 • 2h 2min

Narcissus Unbound

The hosts analyze Freud's essay on narcissism, discussing topics such as the tentative nature of the critique, the significance of castration in Freudian theory, narcissism in early development, internalized object of desire, Lydian and Athenian erotic relationships, becoming a woman, the role of children in narcissistic desire, father-daughter relationship, and the interplay between self-regard and narcissistic libido. They end with a mysterious statement about a murder and the vanishing point of reality.
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May 4, 2021 • 2h 25min

Eliot Rosenstock - Lacan Seminar 3

Psychotherapist Eliot Rosenstock discusses Lacan's 3rd Seminar, exploring the differences between Lacanian and Freudian interpretations, the importance of understanding registers in clinical practice, Lacan's perspective on the ethical in reality, Schreiber's delusions and the question of freedom, communication and signification in psychoses, the experience of listening to a song, decoding and the power of psychoanalysis, public mental health and payment in therapy, and the seductive power of delusion in Schreiber's case.
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Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 42min

Anti Oedipus - Seminar 1

Taylor and I began a new series of discussions on Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari's landmark work, Anti-Oedipus. We've covered The Schreber Case and Beyond the Pleasure Principle, which might help with some of the background. https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/freud
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Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 48min

3cologies

Topics discussed in the podcast include Guattari's fascination with chaos and ecosophy, Lacon's persona and parallels with historical figures, Lacan's influence and concepts, group analysis and making the cosmos inhabitable, permeability and reproduction of ideas, Guittari's views on mass media and lines of flight, and semiotic regimes and the Joker.
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Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 30min

Lewis & Nick (@ProletarianC) - Dead Man

Lewis & Nick from the Proletarian Contrarian podcast discuss Jim Jarmusch's film Dead Man, praising its ensemble cast, Neil Young's scoring, and improvised nature. They explore the visual elements, literary references, and symbolism in the film, as well as discussing the influence of old Hollywood techniques and bug Bill Murray. Additionally, they analyze the film 'The Dead Don't Die' and delve into the motif of tobacco and its connections to death. They also touch on the Criterion Collection and promote their own podcast.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 48min

Saga of Das Ding

Explore psychoanalytic readings of Alan Moore's The Saga of the Swamp Thing, discussing Freud, Lacan, and Guattari. Touch on eco-terrorism, identity struggle, trauma, and relationships. Delve into language limitations, etymology, and word connections. Explore themes, relationships, and meta themes in volume one. Conclude with gratitude and shout of excitement.
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Mar 31, 2021 • 2h 5min

Taylor Adkins, @CNoumena, @YAgamben - Wicked Lyotard Pt 7

Part 7 of a series of discussions with Taylor Adkins, @CNoumena, and @YAgamben on Jean Francois Lyotard's Libidinal Economy (1974). Lyotard referred to it as his evil book, and it was a major influence on Nick Land. In this episode, we cover chapter 7, Economy of This Writing (pgs. 243-262) from the Grant translation. Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt-1 Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt-2 Part 3: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt Part 4: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt-4 Part 5: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt-5 Part 6: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/taylor-adkins-cnoumena-yagamben-wicked-lyotard-pt-6 Taylor's Links: https://soundcloud.com/user-659574533 https://soundcloud.com/theory-talk https://fractalontology.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/tadkins613 Cute Noumena: https://twitter.com/CNoumena https://linktr.ee/Cute_Noumena Yung Agamben: https://twitter.com/YAgamben Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh Instagram: @unconscioushh Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/machinicunconscioushh
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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 58min

Taylor Adkins, @CNoumena, @YAgamben - Wicked Lyotard Pt 6

Taylor Adkins, @CNoumena, and @YAgamben discuss Jean Francois Lyotard's Libidinal Economy (1974) in this episode. They explore topics such as the convergence of information, Lacan's influence, heat diffusion, entropy and cybernetics, Freud's work, the ISA and social reproduction, book reception and interpretation, false flags, currency fluctuations, speculation on credit, and labor and value.
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Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 41min

Taylor Adkins - Curious Case of Judge Schreber

Taylor Adkins, an expert on Sigmund Freud's The Schreber Case, joins for a discussion on the concepts of negative eating rules, biased thinking, and the violent nature of information. They explore the rich text of Judge Schreber's memoir and its connection to Freud's work, debate translations of 'The Order of Things', and delve into the delusions and treatment of Judge Schreber. The episode also explores the connections between hyper authoritarianism, masculine youth, and the denunciation of the father figure, as well as the concept of God, Lovecraft, and Schreiber's unique perspective. The podcast concludes with an exploration of the connections between 'Dune' and political power, Schreber's progeny, Freud's rationalism, and a discussion on Freudian sublimation.
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Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 27min

Lewis & Nick (@ProletarianC) - Paprika

Lewis & Nick from the Proletarian Contrarian podcast discuss Satoshi Kon's Paprika, exploring themes like merging dreams and reality, the consumption of souls, and character arcs. They delve into the use of animation in the film, including its combination of 2D and CGI, and the impact of Japanese popular culture on American art. The podcast also covers Freudian analysis, Lacanian theory, and the significance of dreams in Paprika. Furthermore, they mention their Patreon account and their other podcast focused on religious movies and media.

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