Taking Donald Trump Seriously
Slavoj Žižek
Jonathan
Jul 2, 202620 October 2019
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Part 1 of the RISE OF NEW MASTERS Masterclass. Sadly, part 2 wasn’t recorded. Birkbeck, University of London
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Summary
The transcript presents a complex, philosophical analysis of the Joker movie, contrasting it with political figures like Donald Trump and exploring themes of nihilism, institutional violence, and social unrest. The speaker critiques simplistic political narratives, discusses the role of obscenity in politics, and reflects on sexuality, feminism, and the limits of consent. The Joker is portrayed as a symbolic figure of radical subjectivization and societal deadlock rather than a direct political analogy.
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