tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612867235894979409.post220032490200195245..comments2024-03-27T08:38:29.990+01:00Comments on artefactphil: Thingified value begets individualized freedomMichael Eldredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15312973352124078686noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612867235894979409.post-37642522820914843932023-06-01T13:10:45.271+02:002023-06-01T13:10:45.271+02:00“Individualized freedom is turned upside down into...“Individualized freedom is turned upside down into subjugation in a topsy-turvy world in which it is thingified value that unfolds its freedom of movement.”<br /><br />Yes, it is fact what you describe. It takes a close understanding of what by good reasons is called 'desire'. It is no topic in traditional economy. But libidinous economy exists and from there also a link to the unconscious, the repressed. Furthermore, unbearable tensions lead humans to externalize desire (as in the initial concept by Sigmund Freud it is pointed out from the topic of sexuality). <br />The libidinous economy, the entrenched desire which is directed to goods, seems to have a reason. Its logic might target to limit the unfolding of non-reified forms of creativity (creatio), not subjugated to collective control. <br />Even such vital desire has similar implications as the subjugating capitalist realm. <br />Not only as conspicuous consumption (consumer society), but at least potentially also in shaping relationships and connecting ties between humans. Even this basic productive force – not only the means of production – is potentially 'poisoned'. It seems to depend on specific, complex individual constellations whether aggression and destruction arise to terrorize others. <br />What is expressed in the concept of 'Herrschaft und Knechtschaft' (lord and bondsman) describes the implications and results from the view of the unfolded rule of spirit (Geist). Embezzled there is the difference of genders, a basic element in the realm of desire.<br />And, all humans are the results of the desire of others. Embodied in the wrap of the individual self.<br />Furthermore, even a desire in the direction of being exist. All such is not just simply a given self-evidence. Ownership of land following a feudal logic is still the core of dividing humanity. Property, ownership is nothing without law and executive forces. <br />Laws can be changed ... Conservative fear has its hidden ideas of aggressors, taking away what was theirs and create disorder. Such phantasies are projections of an occupying unconscious. <br />Exactly what you mention: friendship, generosity, love are the basics to consider a different form of economy – the big, economic macro economy and the economy of desire as well. One could add: common activities. Activities to look for ways of fulfilling needs and wishes as well without anonymous master signifiers in the form you described and justly criticized.<br />Passion for thinking is the way to walk in such imaginary freedom ... walk and step out to reality where possible. It requires a willing community to join that path.<br />Young girls are coming to the canyon ... and in the morning I can see them walking ... while on the clock outside in NY it's always twelve thirty.<br />Greetings!! <br />Ulrich Hermannshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756115350324116883noreply@blogger.com