Natalie Wynn (Contrapoints) mentioned Sex and the Failed Absolute by Slavoj Zizek 1 times

Lacan says something similar, I'll quote Zizek's summary because Lacan is illegible. If you don't care about philosophy, just ignore these names. Close your eyes and pretend this isn't happening. Quote, "The drive's goal-to reach its object is 'false,' it masks its 'true' aim, which is to reproduce its own circular movement by repeatedly missing its object." This is the trap of yearning, of unrequited love and of nostalgia. You yearn for good old days because you lack them.

— Natalie Wynn (Contrapoints)