Ideology & Power, and Žižek’s Critique of the Real
Ideology & Power in Late Stage Capitalism Introduction to Ideology & Power Ideology & Power and the uses of ideology by the powerful is a brief discussion of Slavoj Žižek, in…
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Elections in the United States
A 50-Year Descent into Deregulation, Globalization, and Authoritarian Drift Elections in the United States and a Voter’s Bitter Choice: An Introduction Elections in the United States represent a painful paradox…
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Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism
Masking Bias with Social Virtue and Denial Introduction: Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism a Double Standard Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism uses seemingly inclusive language to mask persistent societal biases. Philosopher…
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Is There Any Difference Between Democrats and Republicans Anymore?
The Great Economic Divide in America and the World Is there any difference between Democrats and Republicans any more? As an independent observer, I suggest there is not. At least not…
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Slavoj Žižek’s Solution
Neutralizing the “Big Other” Slavoj Žižek’s solution to neutralize the “Big Other” delves deep into the psyche of late-stage capitalism, presenting a path to dismantle liberal democracy’s role in maintaining its…
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Unmasking Ideology: Žižek’s Brilliant Insights
Taking Slavoj Žižek Seriously is no Easy Task BUT well worth the effort Introduction: Unmasking Ideology: Žižek’s Brilliant Insights Unmasking Ideology: Žižek’s Brilliant Insights explores liberal democracy’s hidden mechanisms. Slavoj Žižek…
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McDonald’s E. coli Problem
Is It Tied to Regulatory Failures and Public Health Risks? Introduction McDonald’s E. coli problem perhaps exposes deeper issues in the regulation and inspection of food products in the United States.…
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Liberal Democracy: Its Rise and Fall
These revolutions promised governance accountable to the people rather than monarchs. However, recent political trends have exposed cracks in the foundations of liberal democracy, as nationalism and populism erode the very…
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