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.]
OUR BIGGEST DANGER?
EARTH DAY 2023 - INTERESTING TIMES 63
BLUES IN G 5 - MUSIC
CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES - INTERESTING TIMES 62
A UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE?
STARING INTO THE ABYSS
PROMISES & SLOGANS
INDIVIDUAL & COLLECTIVE, (& FARMING)
FESTIVAL DANCE
PATHOLOGICAL IRRATIONALISM IN THE UK AND BEYOND
LOOKING BACK OVER 2022 & FORWARD TO 2023 - INTERESTING TIMES 62
ON STRIKES - INTERESTING TIMES 61
EDEN REVISITED
LAO TZU 57
LAO TZU 56
LAO TZU 55
GROWTH, GROWTH, GROWTH? - INTERESTING TIMES 60
LAO TZU 54
EIE, A GLIMMER OF HOPE - INTERESTING TIMES 59
DESTRUCTIVE CONSEQUENCES OF TRUSSONOMIC - INTERESTING TIMES 58
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