Philosophical Dictionary

Mindfulness began as a radical philosophical act — one that threatened the very idea of a stable, striving self. Corporate wellness kept the breathing exercises and removed everything that could destabilise anything. Byung-Chul Han's Burnout Society explains the mechanism, and why the capture was never hidden.

Explore Mark Fisher's critique of capitalism, focusing on his concept of capitalist realism—the idea that it's easier to imagine global catastrophe than an alternative to capitalism. Tied to Slavoj Žižek's notion of surplus-enjoyment, Fisher argues that capitalism traps us in cycles of unfulfilling desire. While this may seem bleak, I offer ways to navigate capitalism's demands without falling into exploitation, emphasizing the importance of a personal philosophy of life for resisting distractions and finding meaning. For more, subscribe to our Memesletter for digestible philosophical insights.