Who is this guy? I’ve seen a few other links to videos of him flying into outer space on other topics posted on HN recently. I just went and read a bit of his Wikipedia page, so I see he’s a philosopher, but I don’t know what the abstract terms materialism and Hegelian idealism and Lancanian psychoanalysis mean. Is there a less abstract way to understand his position, or important philosophical contributions he’s made that would help me understand him or his ideas on love?
He is interesting and from the little I know he says some useful things, however I suspect you really need to spend some effort to understand his philosophy before you can understand a stand-alone video of him. The “Love is Evil” video on its surface certainly seems just like nonsense to me too.
On a side note, I am pleased though that you find him entertaining to watch regardless. I find it disappointing when people take speakers like Zizek too seriously; I think even if 80% of what is said is not insightful/intelligible, the occasional grain of truth can be very much worth it.