We are joined by Dan Lowe, a London-based therapist and counselor trained in Reichian therapy to discuss the work of Wilhelm Reich. In focus is Reich's concept of emotional armoring, the scientific basis of Reich's work, and legacy of 'functional orgonomics'. Various references in the episode are linked below:Dan's info: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/dan-lowe?_gl=1*1os1of4*_up*MQ..*_ga*NTkwMzI1NTAyLjE3MDQ2OTY3ODI.*_ga_BMWGCG64PD*MTcwNDY5Njc3OS4xLjAuMTcwNDY5Njc3OS4wLjAuM...

Who Was Wilhelm Reich? The Theory and Practice of Reichian Therapy with Dan Lowe

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What is a creative act? In other words, what is the nature of the forces which bring 'the new' into the world? Also, what is the role of resistance and the potential not to act against notions of creativity? In this episode, Craig, Will, and Adam perform a close reading of Gilles Deleuze's "What is a Creative Act?" and Giorgio Agamben's response, "What is an Act of Creation?", examining the respective nuances in the philosophers' views of creativity.Support the Show.Support the podcast:https:...

Deleuze Versus Agamben on Creativity and Resistance

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QUIT EVERYTHING with Franco "Bifo" Berardi, Acid Horizon, and Kenny Novis

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I met Jack at local bar, and he promised to join me one day to do an explainer on Bergson's 'Matter and Memory'. A few beers later (over several months), here we are! Apologies for the rough interviewer audio; fortunately you can hear Jack loud and clear!Jack's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLTX61i5PIsw2IsVsIOfl2g More by Jack on 'Matter and Memory': https://youtu.be/b0_AQ4WbWDI?si=RMiaBIVhfsGKPLP3Bergson and the Metaphysical implication of calculus: https://www.youtube.com/...

Who Was Wilhelm Reich? The Theory and Practice of Reichian Therapy with Dan Lowe

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