2011 as „The Year of Dreaming Dangerously“
Slavoj Žižek
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Jul 2, 202625 April 2012
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“In 2011, we were witnessing (and participating) in a series of shattering events, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Wall Street movements, from the UK suburban protests to Breivik’s ideological madness. 2011 was thus the year of dreaming dangerously, in both directions: there were emancipatory dreams mobilizing protesters in New York, on Tahir Square, in London and Athens–and there were the obscure destructive dreams propelling Breivik and other racist populists all around Europe. What is t...
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The transcript is a complex, philosophical discourse analyzing global political and economic crises, including the 2008 financial meltdown, rising anti-immigrant sentiments, and the failures of democratic institutions. It critiques media narratives, explores ideological dynamics such as Zionism and anti-Semitism, and reflects on social movements like Occupy Wall Street. The discussion also delves into philosophical, theological, and cultural perspectives on resistance, social change, and the role of desire and virtue in political transformation.
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