Why Your “Peaceful” Life Is Actually Violent

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Why Your “Peaceful” Life Is Actually Violent

Slavoj Žižek

Philosopheasy

Jan 24, 2026

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It is 7:00 AM on a Tuesday. You are sitting in traffic on your way to work. The heated seat of your car is adjusted to the perfect temperature. A podcast plays softly through the speakers, discussing…

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