The Crypto Unconscious: Bitcoin, Fantasy, and the Desire for Escape
In recent years, cryptocurrencies—especially Bitcoin—have become more than just technological innovations or speculative assets. For many, they represent a profound cultural and psychological phenomenon. From...
Papstwahl und Konklave – ein Blick in die Seele der Kirche
Psychoanalytische Gedanken zu Rom, Ritual und innerer Sehnsucht Wenn in Rom der weiße Rauch aufsteigt, ist das ein weltweites Ereignis – aber auch ein Moment...
What Is Perversion? Between Structure, Stigma, and Symbolic Transgression
The term perversion has always occupied a complex, and often controversial, place in psychoanalytic theory. Originally formulated within a medical and legal context, it was...
Creativity and Perversion: Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel on the Fine Line Between Creation and Denial
Psychoanalysis has long explored the origins of creativity — the mysterious process by which inner life becomes outer form. From Freud’s early writings on art...
The Modern Alchemy of Parenthood: What It Takes for a Couple to Have a Baby Today
The decision to have a baby. In earlier times, it seemed like a natural progression—almost inevitable. Find love, settle down, and create a family. The...
The Holy Father Complex: A Psychoanalytic Look at the Papal Persona
Divine Authority and Human Projection: Unveiling the Pope Through the Psychoanalytic Lens The Pope—pontiff, pastor, sovereign, and spiritual symbol—is a figure whose image transcends religious...
The Integrated Self in a Political World: Navigating Identity, Society, and the Unconscious
In today’s increasingly polarized world, political identities often feel like they define us. From ideological divisions to social movements, people are constantly aligning themselves with...
The Rightist Psyche: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Ideology, Authority, and Identity
The rightist political ideology is often associated with traditionalism, individualism, nationalistic pride, and resistance to societal change. While the right encompasses a wide range of...
The Leftist Psyche: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Ideology and Identity
The leftist political ideology, with its commitment to social justice, equality, and progressive reform, often sparks intense debates and impassioned discussions. Yet, beyond the public...
Stepping into the Psyche: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Doc Martens and Identity
In the world of fashion, few items are as iconic and loaded with cultural significance as Dr. Martens shoes. Originally designed as sturdy work boots...