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Surplus Happiness | Slavoj Žižek

Slavoj Žižek delves into the troubling nature of enjoyment and excess. Is the pursuit of happiness a terrible mistake? Watch the full talk at https://iai.tv/video/surplus-happiness?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description Contemporary life is defined by excess. There must always be more, but there is never enough. Join firebrand philosopher, Slavoj Žižek, as he argues against the joys of excess and […]

Should we play the game of life? | Philosopher Slavoj Žižek and gamer Destiny take on gamification

Philosopher Slavoj Žižek and gamer ‘Destiny’ Steven Bonnell give their hot takes on society’s increasing levels of gamification. Should it be stopped? Watch the full debate at https://iai.tv/video/the-game-of-life?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description Games are everywhere. And not just on the football field. Workplaces, dating lives, education and even friendships are being packaged as games. Tinder makes love a swiping […]

How philosophy got lost | Slavoj Žižek interview

Globally renowned philosopher and cultural critic, Slavoj Žižek provides a Hegelian insight into historical and current political crises. Do you see contemporary philosophy living up to Hegel’s philosophy? What is the subject and how is it influenced by psychoanalysis? Are we witnessing the return of nature, with climate change and the impact nature is going […]

What are the hottest philosophy questions of our time? | Iain Mcgilchrist, Lisa Randall, Denis Noble

This May, join Slavoj Žižek, Esther Freud, Eric Weinstein, Roger Penrose, Fiona Hill, Lisa Randall, Denis Noble, Brian Greene and many more at the HowTheLightGetsIn festival Hay2023 edition! 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Is objective morality even possible? Simon Blackburn | Slavoj Žižek 06:33 What does consciousness emerge from? Hannah Critchlow | Iain McGilchrist 12:09 Is capitalism […]

Is our search for an objective morality misguided? | Short Pitch | Slavoj Žižek

Should we welcome the return of objective morality, or is it authoritarian fantasy? Slavoj Žižek explores morality and truth. Watch the full debate at https://iai.tv/video/moral-facts-and-moral-fantasy?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description Once the fashion of a postmodern age, moral relativism has always had its detractors particularly from those with a religious inclination. But now a new breed of celebrity thinkers this […]

The future of transhumanism | Anders Sandberg, Slavoj Žižek, Nicky Ashwell, David Pearce and more

Leading experts discuss the potentials of transhumanism and where the future of humanity lies. Featuring: Anders Sandberg, Slavoj Žižek, David Pearce, Natasha Vita-More, Yuval Noah Harari, Luke Robert Mason and Nicky Ashwell. Watch more talks and debates at https://iai.tv/player?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sex-in-the-tech-age 00:00 Intro 01:10 Anders Sandberg 03:30 Natasha Vita-More 06:40 Yuval Noah Harari 09:00 Nicky Ashwell 12:25 […]

Can metaphysical experiences be real? | Slavoj Žižek and Rupert Sheldrake

Parapsychologist Rupert Sheldrake goes head to head with philosopher Slavoj Žižek on metaphysical experiences and religion. This excerpt is from “Fantasy and the void” featuring Slavoj Žižek, Rupert Sheldrake and Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen. Wes Alwan hosts. Watch the full debate at https://iai.tv/video/fantasy-and-the-void?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description #TheMetaphysicalExperience #WillScienceReplaceReligion #FantasyAndTheVoid Slavoj Žižek is a globally renowned philosopher and cultural critic. He […]