Analysis of Contradiction and Difference in Investigative Examples

The speaker discusses the presence of contradiction and difference in investigative examples, pointing out that the contradiction is not part of the investigation but is brought up nonetheless. The inclusion of contradicting evidence is described as a manifestation of the 'death drive,' leading to a psychoanalytic reading. It is noted that while one researcher feels compelled to incorporate contradicting evidence, another wouldn't have thought to bring it up. The importance of maintaining both contradiction and difference simultaneously is highlighted, with reference to the mantras of Wittgenstein and de Lus. Lastly, the inappropriateness of bringing mysticism into the project is mentioned.