He’s been described as the most dangerous philosopher in the West, and he certainly doesn’t hold back any punches. But there’s no denying that Slavoj Zizek provokes deep thought and discussion with his often controversial views on everything from the state of politics and the mainstream media to the meaning of real love and now the validity of religion through his new book with the provocative title Christian Atheism How to Be a Real Materialist.

Well, keeping an eye on the upcoming US elections, as well as the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas, professor Zizek sees a world where we can only start to understand what’s going on once it starts to disintegrate, and where, quote, good old capitalism isn’t what it used to be.

On this episode, Riz Khan speaks with the man some see as a celebrity philosopher to find out more.

A paper edition of Zizek's book 'Too Late To Awaken: What Lies Ahead When There Is No Future' published by Seven Stories Press is out on January 14th 2025.

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