Month: November 2024
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Understanding US Elections Through Althusser’s Lens
The 2024 US election reveals how ideology constructs parallel but incompatible realities. Each camp inhabits a distinct universe: Trump’s embattled nation versus Harris’ threatened democracy. This ideological schism, determining how events like Jan 6th are not merely interpreted but experienced, marks American democracy’s core challenge.
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The Psychology of Emotions: A Freudian Model
We live our lives awash in emotion. Every day, reactions ripple through us – a moment of contentment while sipping morning coffee, a flicker of frustration during a difficult conversation, a quiet sadness when remembering someone we’ve lost. Yet these powerful forces that shape our lives can seem oddly ephemeral – a surge of anger…