“I think boredom is the beginning of every authentic act. (...) Boredom opens up the space, for new engagements. Without boredom, no creativity. If you are not bored, you just stupidly enjoy the situation in which you are.”
SLAVOJ ŽIŽEK
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sharing some provocative ideas from Slavoj Žižek on his 75th birthday (March 21st)
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