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Re-Constructing the Psyche002- The LighthouseSummaryIn this conversation, Michael and Jason delve into the psychological themes presented in the film "The Lighthouse", exploring concepts such as isolation, madness, and the dynamics between characters. They discuss Freudian and Jungian perspectives, particularly focusing on the roles of the super ego and the id, as well as the significance of the anima. The discussion also touches on the symbolism of the lighthouse and the mermaid, culminating in an analysis of the film's final scene and its implications of sacrifice, personal hell and the impediments to enlightenment.TakeawaysThe...2024-09-3049 minRe-Constructing the Psyche001- Get OutSummaryIn this episode of 'Reconstructing the Psyche', hosts Michael, Jason, and Anil delve into the film 'Get Out', exploring its themes of boredom, cultural appropriation, and the socio-cultural implications of exploitation. They discuss how the film reflects on the hollowness of purpose in affluent white communities and the psychological and physical exploitation of marginalized groups. The conversation also touches on capitalism's role in these dynamics and concludes with a call for a fundamental perspective shift in how we view and treat others.Takeaways'Get Out' explores deeper socio-cultural themes.Boredom...2024-09-2452 minRe-Constructing the PsycheSeverance's Mind/Body DualismMind/ Body Dualism; Capitalist/Slave Worker Dynamic; The Relations to the Unconscious. 2024-09-1514 minRe-Constructing the PsycheThe Fallacy of Neutrality in "Civil War"Exploring the hoax of being neutral in an interconnected universe in the film "Civil War"Background Music:StellardroneBillions and BillionsA Moment of Stillness2024-05-0819 minRe-Constructing the PsycheCreating the God Tyrant in "Dune Part 2"Exploring the idea of how a tyrant created through a combination of personal and societal factors in the film "Dune Part 2"Background music:Aphex TwinSelected Ambient Works Volume 2Track 19 (side 5, track 2)2024-05-0818 minRe-Constructing the PsycheCan You Question Your Destiny? in "Dune Part 1"Exploring ideas of the concrete vs fluid nature of the future in the film "Dune Part 1"Background Music:Benn JordanThese Solemn StarsPale Blue Dot2024-05-0816 minRe-Constructing the PsycheWhat is the Self? in "The Whale"Exploring notions of ego and self, of being static vs flowing with the universe, within the film "The Whale."Background music: Aphex TwinTrack #20Selected Ambient Works, #22024-05-0818 minRe-Constructing the PsycheWhat vs HowBackground Music:StellardroneBillions and BillionsA Moment of Stillness2024-01-2525 minRe-Constructing the PsycheThe Convincing MindBackground music:Aphex TwinSelected Ambient Works Volume 2Track 19 (side 5, track 2)2024-01-0316 minRe-Constructing the PsychePsychic Primacy #5 (The Killer)Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows.Background music: "One of The Many" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. From the motion picture soundtrackhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jx_DvVYlMU&list=OLAK5uy_nk_OrE7uBFGBhSWr5plH939YS5tvhHVZE&index=152023-11-1811 minRe-Constructing the PsychePsychic Primacy #4 (The Garden of Eden)Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows.Background music courtesy of Telecasted; Song Title: "Beckoning"Artist Page here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDGuHd_peGLVVP32SXdHfw2023-11-1509 minRe-Constructing the PsychePsychic Primacy #3 (The Babadook)Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows.Background music courtesy of Telecasted; Song Title: "Beckoning"Artist Page here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDGuHd_peGLVVP32SXdHfw2023-11-0908 minRe-Constructing the PsychePsychic Primacy #2 (The Dark Knight)Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows.Background music courtesy of Telecasted; Song Title: "Beckoning"Artist Page here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDGuHd_peGLVVP32SXdHfw2023-10-2608 minRe-Constructing the PsychePsychic Primacy #1 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)Exploring the areas of prime psychological importance in different films and TV shows. Background music courtesy of Telecasted; Song Title: "Beckoning"Artist Page here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDGuHd_peGLVVP32SXdHfw2023-10-1808 minRe-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #6- Miami ViceThis week we discuss the film Miami Vice and topics including:-Fantasy constructions-Auteur Directors and Unconscious Projections-Toxic Masculinity-Does this film have a plot?Intro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-10-151h 01Re-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #5- Once Upon a Time in HollywoodThis week we discuss the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and topics including:-Reality vs Fantasy-The Manson cult and the Hollywood Cult-Authenticity vs living in the Persona-Actors need for validation and viewsIntro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-10-031h 00Re-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #4- Blade Runner 2049This week we discuss the film Blade Runner 2049 and topics including:-What is the soul?-Construction of meaning-Metaphor vs Literalism-Modern man's lack of purposeIntro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-09-1258 minRe-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #3- HerThis week we discuss the film Her and topics including:-Trans-humanism-The Anima as soul and World Soul-Integrating the Opposite personality-Fusing with the DivineIntro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-09-0455 minRe-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #2- The Diving Bell and The ButterflyThis week we discuss the film The Diving Bell and The Butterfly and topics including:-Spirit vs Matter-How the Body keeps the score-Appreciation through Observation-The finite nature of timeIntro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-08-2955 minRe-Constructing the PsycheSeason 2, Episode #1- MenThis week we discuss the film Men and topics including:-Detaching from relationships-Invasions from the unconscious-What is the Green Man-Matriarchal vs Patriarchal societies Intro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-08-1555 minRe-Constructing the PsycheThe BearThis week I discuss the TV show The Bear and topics including:-Perfectionism-Addict families-Disregarding the big picture-Need for control and orderIntro and outro music courtesy of: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Song title: "Nightscapes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8nHWwO1U2Q&t=2s2023-08-1133 min