Ideology as Augmented Reality
Slavoj Žižek
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Jul 2, 202615 May 2017
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Part 1 of the Masterclass “You have to be stupid to see that’: Ideology in Daily Life” Birkbeck, University of London
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The transcript presents a complex discourse on contemporary ideology, global capitalism, refugees, human rights, and cultural traditions. It critiques the masking of ideology as anti-ideology, explores tensions between universalism and cultural particularism, and discusses geopolitical shifts, especially involving China and the US. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of linking local struggles to universal emancipation and critiques simplistic political and cultural narratives.
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