David Bohm on Thought and Truth
The Definition of Dialogue As per Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, dialogue is a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversation; a conversation between two or more persons; a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer); an exchange of ideas and opinions; a discussion between representatives of […]
Movies Go To Psychoanalysis (Pt. 1)
What is psychoanalysis, and why would movies go there? Psychoanalysis is a form of talking therapy and a framework for ideas. It is composed of three interrelated strands: metapsychology, which is a body of theoretical hypotheses about the nature and structure of the mind, a model of psychological development, and a collection of psychotherapy techniques […]
Albert Camus and Psychoanalysis. An Absurd Encounter
Philosopher and author Albert Camus, as well as psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, were known as two original thinkers. Though seemingly disparate, their works intersect at intriguing points, offering a rich tapestry for exploration. This blog explores the possible links between the psychoanalytic lens and Camus' absurdist philosophy.   The Absurd and the Unconscious   A key […]
The Anxiety Aestetic. Is Your Favourite Movie Character Anxious?
The ubiquitous and frequently crippling emotion of anxiety is a complicated phenomenon that has long fascinated scientists, philosophers, and psychologists. The symptoms of anxiety range from physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, change in skin tone, trembling, shortness of breath, and muscle tension. Sometimes anxiety blurred vision may occur. Psychological symptoms of anxiety may include […]
The Primal scream. Bourgeois and the Unconscious
Renowned for her honest and unvarnished examination of the human psyche, Louise Bourgeois was a titan of the 20th-century art scene. As Donald Kuspit says in his essay about Bourgeois: "She was one of the great articulators of the core problems of modernity: psychic survival." Her creation(s) is proof of the ability of art to […]
Ancestral Echoes. The Whispers of the Past in Our Present.
Our Ancestors. The Architects of Our Story. The idea that our ancestors have been architects of our story alludes to a deep relationship between the past and the present. Just as architects plan and build structures, defining their shape and purpose, so too did our ancestors lay the groundwork for our existence. Their choices, life […]

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