Join us for a fascinating discussion with Slavoj Žižek as he delves into the intersection of spirituality and capitalism. Drawing from Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Žižek provides intriguing insights into the most compatible spirituality with modern capitalism. Discover surprising perspectives and thought-provoking ideas in this engaging lecture.

0:00: Introduction to the episode.
1:25: Exploration of spirituality in the context of capitalism.
3:39: Discussion on the Buddhist form in capitalism.
6:15: Emergence of new self-help ideologies.
8:17: Analysis of what capitalism truly is.
11:06: Final message and closing thoughts.

#SlavojŽižek #spirituality #capitalism #MaxWeber #ProtestantEthic #Buddhism #self-help

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Dive deep into the philosophical world of Slavoj Žižek, a modern theorist known for his eclectic mix of Hegel, Marx, Althusser, Lacan, and Kant. This episode unpacks Žižek's influential work, 'The Sublime Object of Ideology,' providing essential context and explanation. Discover how this dense theoretical masterpiece explores ideology, psychoanalysis, and more, making it a cornerstone of Žižek's thought. Gain a clearer understanding of his profound ideas and their relevance in contemporary discourse.

00:00:00: Intro
00:03:57: The Symptom
00:06:36: Symbolic Orders/Structures
00:08:37: Sublime Objects and Ideology
00:20:07: Cynicism as Ideology
00:25:24: Lacanian Interaction
00:28:58: Split Subjectivity and the Subject
00:34:22: A Message

#SlavojŽižek #TheSublimeObjectofIdeology #philosophy #psychoanalysis #Hegel #Marx #Althusser #Lacan #Kant #ideology #theoreticalbackdrop

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Dive into Martin Heidegger's profound exploration of technology and its impact on 20th-century post-industrial life. In this episode, we examine the essence and fundamental nature of technology through Heidegger's lens, focusing on key concepts like the 'standing reserve' and the 'poiesis’ of past and present. How does technology shape our modern world and perception? Join us for an in-depth analysis and reflection.

0:00: Introduction
2:54: Essence of Technology
7:10: Standing Reserve
11:20: Poiesis of Past and Present
12:20: Modern Implications
15:41: Ending Message

#MartinHeidegger #technology #20thcentury #post-industriallife #essenceoftechnology #standingreserve #poiesis #modernimplications

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Explore Martin Heidegger's profound influence on modern philosophy in the first part of our three-part series. Discover how 'Being and Time' reshaped our understanding of thought, existence, and the human condition. Renowned for challenging enlightenment era thinkers and transforming philosophical analysis, Heidegger remains a pivotal figure in contemporary thought.

00:00:00: Introduction
00:02:45: Dasein
00:06:30: Interaction/Care
00:09:41: Human Condition within Time
00:16:08: Implications
00:17:43: Message/Credits

#MartinHeidegger #BeingandTime #philosophy #Dasein #humancondition #existence #ontology #existentialism #modernphilosophy

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Dive deep into Simone de Beauvoir's seminal work, 'The Ethics of Ambiguity,' which laid the foundation for feminist existentialist philosophy. Explore what it means to be human, our anxieties, their sources, and the concept of radical freedom and responsibility.

0:00: Intro
1:05: Building on Existentialism
5:24: Men Who Are Not Free
8:24: de Beauvoir's Prescription

#SimonedeBeauvoir #TheEthicsofAmbiguity #feministexistentialism #philosophy #humananxieties #radicalfreedom #responsibility

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Explore how Herbert Marcuse and The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory significantly influenced 20th-century thought. This episode delves into Marcuse's analysis of new forms of repression post-industrial revolution, his understanding of 1960s student protests, and the concept of The Great Refusal—focusing on human subjectivity, power, control, and consumption. We discuss major points of The Great Refusal and its under-examined relevance today.

0:00: Intro
1:34: New Forms of Repression and Consumption
5:43: Rick Roderick on Internal Contradictions Within Rationalism
7:04: Modern Examples
11:09: The New Sensibility and Potential for Change

#HerbertMarcuse #TheGreatRefusal #FrankfurtSchool #CriticalTheory #20th-centuryphilosophy #studentprotests #repression #industrialrevolution #humansubjectivity #power #control #consumption

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Explore the depths of Søren Kierkegaard's philosophy on angst, our boundless choices, and the path to becoming moral, free individuals. Dive into how existential anxiety shapes our lives and personal freedom.

#SørenKierkegaard #FearandTrembling #ExistentialAnxiety #Philosophy #Freedom #Morality #Existentialism #Individuality

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Explore the deep and often overlooked contexts of slavery in the United States, from historic convict leasing to modern private prisons. We also delve into the impact of crime bills, mass incarceration, consumerism, and how historical narratives are shaped.

0:00: Intro
2:48: Convict Leasing
5:30: Private Prisons
7:34: Crime Bills, Mass Incarceration and Justification
11:02: Consumerism, Abstract 'Soft' Slavery, and Historical Revisionism
16:42: Ending Conclusions

#SlaveryintheUnitedStates #ConvictLeasing #PrivatePrisons #MassIncarceration #CrimeBills #Consumerism #SoftSlavery #HistoricalRevisionism #AmericanHistory #SocialJustice

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In this episode, we explore the controversial reasons behind why some people have a strong dislike for tech billionaire Elon Musk. We delve into topics such as Bolivia's lithium resources, campaign finance, and unionization efforts at Tesla. Tune in to understand the complex factors fueling this divisive perspective.

00:00: Intro
03:25: Bolivia & Lithium
08:22: Campaign Finance
10:06: Unionization

#ElonMusk #BoliviaLithium #CampaignFinance #Unionization #Tesla #Controversy #TechBillionaire #CorporateInfluence

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Dive into the complexities of Lacanian psychoanalysis with Žižek's unique interpretation. Discover how Lacan's intricate language and concepts are decoded and applied in Žižek's philosophical framework, connecting with Marx and Hegel. Gain insights into topics like Desire, Lack, Split Subject, Symbolic Order, Imaginary, Ideology, Political Jouissance, and notions of Truth.

0:00: Intro
3:47: Approaching Lacan
6:48: Desire, Lack, and Split Subject
9:17: Symbolic Order
13:00: Imaginary
15:45: Ideology and False Consciousness
20:02: Political Jouissance
22:48: Split Law, the Sublime, Notions of Truth
25:23: Zizek's 'Reading' of Lacan
27:15: A Message

#Žižek #LacanianPsychoanalysis #HowtoReadLacan #Philosophy #Desire #Lack #SymbolicOrder #Imaginary #Ideology #PoliticalJouissance #Truth

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