The Great Dangerous Books Podcast

The Perverse Fantasy of Ideology

In this episode, we explore the roots and perpetuation of anti-Semitism using Slavoj Žižek's psychoanalytic framework, especially his insights from The Sublime Object of

Žižek’s Squashed Birds

In this episode, we explore Slavoj Žižek's critique of progress, authority, and the dialectical process, drawing on his latest book 'Against Progress'. We discuss the ill

Freud's Screen Memories

Explore Freud's concept of screen memories and their role in repression, neurosis, and the human psyche. Delve into how childhood memories are edited and how this impacts

Nietzsche's Call to the Aesthetic Life

In this conversation, Jim and Jared explore Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly focusing on 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' and the concepts of the ascetic ideal, the overman,

Nietzsche: On the Use and Abuse of History for Life

In this conversation, Jim and Jared delve into Nietzsche's perspectives on historical consciousness in his essay, 'On the Use and Abuse of History for Life.' The dialogue

Nietzsche's "On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense"

In this episode, Jared and Jim return from a hiatus to discuss their favorite episodes, current readings, and delve into Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly his essay 'O

The Illusion of War: Baudrillard's Insights

(This is a special release of an episode we did for our Patreon Supporters)  In this episode, Jared and Jim discuss the implications of Jean Baudrillard's essays on the

Erich Fromm's Mechanisms for Escape

In this conversation, Jim and Jared continue Fromm's 'Escape from Freedom,' focusing on the mechanisms of escape that individuals employ in response to the anxiety of fre

Can We Really Be Free?: Fromm's "Escape" Part One

In this episode, Jim and Jared dive into Eric Fromm's 'Escape from Freedom', exploring the complex relationship between freedom and authority in modern society. They disc

Fantasy and The Real: Mindhunter

In this episode, Jim and Jared delve into the complexities of narratives surrounding violence, particularly focusing on figures like Charles Manson. They explore the them

The Alienation of Oedipus

In this conversation, Jim and Jared explore the themes of alienation and human subjectivity through the lens of Oedipus at Colonus. They discuss how Oedipus's acknowledgm

Law vs. Love: The Antigone Dilemma

In this conversation, Jim and Jared continue to dive into Sophocles' trilogy with 'Antigone', exploring its themes of law, passion, and the human condition. They discuss

Oedipus Rex is All of Us

In this episode, Jim and Jared dive into Sophocles's Theban Trilogy, focusing on 'Oedipus Rex.' They explore themes of fate, prophecy, and the human condition, drawing co

Žižek in Four Pages

In this episode, Jim and Jared dive in the short introduction of  Slavoj Žižek's "Tarrying with the Negative", exploring his influence on contemporary thought, particular

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In this episode, Jim and Jared a special episode for Patreon supporters about "The Gulf War Did Not Happen."   To support the show visit: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheGr

Technology, Mind, and Destruction: Prometheus Bound

In this conversation, Jim and Jared dive into the themes of Prometheus Bound, exploring the duality of human nature as represented by Prometheus, the implications of rebe

Responding to the Absurd: Camus Part Two

In this episode, Jim and Jared continue with the themes of absurdism as presented by Albert Camus, exploring the nature of existence, rebellion, and the human condition.

The Myth of Sisyphus: A Journey into Absurdity

In this episode, Jim and Jared delve into 'The Myth of Sisyphus' by Albert Camus. They explore existential themes, the concept of the absurd, and the philosophical implic

Foucault's Enlightenment with Francis Petruccelli

We dive into Michel Foucault's essay "What is Enlightenment?" and explore its implications on modern thought. Jim and Jared, along with special guest Francis Petruccelli,

From Discipline to Control: A Deleuzian Analysis

In this conversation, Jim and Jared delve into Deleuze's essay 'Postscript on the Societies of Control,' exploring the transition from disciplinary societies to control s