Summary of Slavoj Zizek on ecology as religion

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

Zizek discusses how ecology can be seen as a conservative ideology that humans are disconnected from. He argues that the way we approach ecological problems is ultimately ideological and that the idea of nature as a harmonious, balanced organism is ultimately a product of human arrogance.

• 00:00:00 Slavoj Zizek discusses how ideology can be seen as a way of filling in the gaps in our understanding of the world, and how ecology plays a role in this. He argues that the way we approach ecological problems is ultimately ideological, and that the idea of nature as a harmonious, balanced organism is ultimately a product of human arrogance.
• 00:05:00 Slavoj Zizek discusses ecology as a conservative ideology, claiming that humans are disconnected from their natural environment and should not forget this. He also points out that we are not evolutionary and are not wired to deal with ecological catastrophes, and suggests that instead of breaking out of our technological environment, we should become more artificial and develop a frightening new materialism. Zizek suggests that in order to create an aesthetic dimension in our lives, we should create love and appreciate our failures, stupidities, and ugly points.
• 00:10:00 Slavoj Zizek discusses how people can find meaning in life by looking at the world through the lens of ecology. He suggests that we should learn to love the world through the laughter of ecologist scientists, as all of life is imperfect.