Žižek And So On

FULL EPISODE HERE This week the gang are talking Mladen Dolar’s “On Rumours, Gossip and Related Matters” from Objective Fictions as we prepare for the big interview!   Mladen Dolar is a Slovenian philosopher, psychoanalyst, cultural theorist, and film critic. He is one third of the Troika with Alenka Zupančič and Slavoj Žižek and the co-founder, together with Slavoj Žižek of the Society for Theoretical Psychoanalysis Rumours brought down old mate Socrates and there’s one going round that the big Other doesn’t exist.    In the beginning there was – not the Word, logos, as in the Bible, not the act, as with Faust – in the beginning, there was a rumour.    Will combats 5G with a Feng Shui mirror, Michael covers his windows in aluminium foil, and Peter defends himself against the metric system.    Enjoy!

Experts Todd McGowan, Jamil Khader, and Broderick Chow delve into the role of jokes in Žižek's work. They discuss the intersection of humor and philosophy, exploring how jokes can critique ideologies and challenge power structures. Stay tuned for an upcoming interview with Mladen Dolar!

The podcast discusses the allegorical meanings of Godzilla, including its representation as a radiated mutant and its reflection on Japan's position in the global economy. They also touch on topics such as the fall, the movie Schindler's List, Lacan's concept of empty speech, and what's new in the movies.

Alenka Zupančič, an expert in conspiracy theories and forthcoming work on disavowal, discusses the relationship between conspiracy theories and liberal mainstream discourse. Topics include the harmful effects of disavowal, the role of postmodern philosophy, and the concept of the 'big other'. The podcast also explores the challenges of processing information in the fast-paced news industry, the lack of imagination in society, and the need to break free from narrowing down possibilities.

Alenka Zupančič, central figure of the Lacanian-Hegelian Slovenian school, discusses the early days of the troika, What IS Sex, conspiracy theory, desire, drive, and disavowal.

The podcast discusses the psychoanalytic framework in relation to culture and lying, exploring the asymmetry of truth and lies. They also delve into the latest Beatles song, transgressing regulations, and the complexity of truth. Casual conversation about therapy and personal experiences is also included.

French philosopher Jacques Derrida joins the podcast to discuss the difference between parallax and différance. They also touch on John Wilson's show 'How To?', Krzysztof Kieślowski films, deconstructing Smash Mouth's All Star, and the (w)hole in the picture. Stay tuned for an interview with Alenka Zupančič!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE! This week the fellas discuss Zizek's new book on Freedom. They touch on the freedom of philosophy, the pitfalls of anarchism, Wittgenstein, Sartre, and Canadian Thanksgiving. Enjoy! This is a preview of this week's episode. For full access, please think about joining our Patreon!

Slavoj Žižek, philosopher and author, discusses topics such as the wired brain, the Opium wars, freedom and politics, quantum physics and determinism, the ontology of sex, and the need for an authentic master today.

Slavoj Žižek, philosopher and author of Freedom: A Disease Without A Cure, discusses fascinating topics such as the fetishization of knowledge, understanding the implications of speech and subjective engagement, issues with diversity and inclusion, societal perception of madness, knowing the future and the paradox of free choice, and interpreting historical events.