In this episode Deb and Maury continue to marvel at the range of possibilities for understanding the part 1 of the German architect case, and share several hypotheses for what could be happening in the case that go beyond Davanloo’s formulation. The discuss issues of authority, compliance, and omniscience as these emerge in the case. As they finish their read through of part 1 of the case, they begin to consider what they’ve learned, and try to couple their critique with empathy for Davanloo, for the pressures he was under as he was writing these foundational texts.

New music by Danny Joseph!

References:

Davanloo, H. (1990). Unlocking the Unconscious. Wiley.

Malcolm, J. (1981). Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.