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The Great Dangerous Books Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 32

The Great Dangerous Books Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jim Madden and Dr. Jared Zimmerer. Both Jim and Jared have a deep interest in philosophy, psycho-analysis, metaphysics, religion, martial arts, fitness, and anything weird. This show is dedicated to reading and discussing many of the works often deemed dangerous to analyze them on their own terms within the Great Books tradition. What started off as Jim and Jared’s weekly front porch coffee conversations is now being recorded. You’ve been warned. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheGreatDangerousBooksPodcast

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The Perverse Fantasy of Ideology

Episode 32

Thursday, May 28, 2026 • Duration 47:12

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 Ideology. This discussion delves into how symbolic orders, fantasies, and ideological constructs shape and sustain prejudices, with a special focus on antisemitism as a symptom of societal failure.

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Žižek’s Squashed Birds

Episode 31

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 54:38

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 illusions of linear progress, the role of authority in shaping society, and the inevitable excess and contradictions embedded in historical development.

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00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 01:31 Exploring Zizek's 'Against Progress' 13:24 Rethinking Progress and Its Consequences 29:08 The Nature of Excess and Humanity 30:56 Understanding History Through Holographic Perspectives 32:55 The End of History: A Critical Examination 34:50 The Role of Freedom in Human Decisions 38:11 Authority: A Deep Dive into Its Nature 41:40 Kierkegaard and Hegel: The Intersection of Authority and Morality 44:43 The Paradox of Authority in Christian Theology 49:31 The Role of Language and Authority 52:53 The Dangers of Non-Authoritarian Progress 55:40 Zizek's Critique of Superficial Leftism

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