This podcast is a rambling discussion which seeks to elucidate the nature of taboos. This involves considering law, superstition, transgression, the unconscious and Freud's metapsychology. We find ourselves questioning the coherence of the notion of the unconscious whilst at the same time finding it almost indispensible. Do we have to have taboos? We conclude that theoretically a society could be without taboos but that it is unlikely in the near future. However, minimising the play of irrational forces is thought to be desirable. The one thing that taboos have in their favour is their connection with the transgressive element in erotic jouissance. Contains a discussion of swearing and an account of a tantric exorcism. [Free. 38 minutes.]
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EMPOWERMENT - INTERESTING TIMES 5
WEAPONISED HISTORY - INTERESTING TIMES 4
RACISTS EXPOSE THEMSELVES - INTERESTING TIMES 3
HOLLOW SYMBOLS - INTERESTING TIMES 2
A STATUE DIES - INTERESTING TIMES 1
STATE OF THE WORLD JUNE 2 2020
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ON DEMONIC SHORTCOMINGS: WHEN A SPAD BREAKS THE LAW WITH IMPUNITY
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THE CONVERSATION OF HUMANKIND
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THE POETICS OF LIGHT
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