Tag: politics

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    The Concept of ‘Eternal War’ in Israel-Palestine Conflict

    This post explores the challenges faced by the Israeli radical left, arguing that they hold a reductionist view of Palestinians as helpless victims. It critiques their lack of engagement with Palestinian culture, blind spots towards anti-Semitism, and ineffective protest methods that lead to marginalization and political insignificance.

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    Schizophrenia and Capitalism: Embracing Actual Lived Experience for Revolution

    In Anti-Oedipus, Deleuze and Guattari use schizophrenia as a metaphor, excluding actual schizophrenics. This ableist attitude contradicts their revolutionary aims, reducing complex experiences to oversimplified terms. Addressing this requires integrating works by Foucault, Rotenberg, Weber, and Deegan to truly understand and de-oedipalize the lived experiences of schizophrenics.”

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    Living in “The Village”: A Patient’s Perspective

    It’s been two and a half months since I became a patient in a daycare unit at a psychiatric hospital, known as “the Village.” My initial diagnosis was schizoaffective disorder and PTSD. I often feel lonely and isolated. Wandering the grounds, I find comfort in brief interactions with other patients.

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    Exploring the Concept of “Semantic Terrorism”: A Personal Reflection and Theoretical Analysis

    ### Exploring the Concept of “Semantic Terrorism”: A Personal Reflection and Theoretical Analysis Reflecting on my experiences, I recall a pivotal moment in 2018 when the concept of “semantic terrorism” emerged in my mind. It was the same year that I had a psychotic breakdown, leading to my involuntary commitment in a psychiatric ward for five days. — **Excerpt:** In…

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    Navigating ‘Fake News’ and Schizoaffective Disorder in the Era of Foreign Influence Operations

    The article explores the impact of political climate and foreign influence on mental health, emphasizing vulnerabilities in individuals with conditions like schizoaffective disorder. It underscores the need for awareness and intervention to mitigate the effects of external influences on mental well-being, highlighting the complexity of addressing these intersections.