Three models of reality maintenance
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Easy to be seduced by triads, but taking some liberties it seems to map to Lacan’s Symbolic (Aion), Real (Chronos) and Imaginary (Kairos). I think “reality maintenance” is a reasonable translation of the psychoanalytic domain as well.
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ah good mapping, thanks, was not aware of that. any particular lacan ref where that is developed?
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I admit I’ve only been able to digest Lacan via Žižek, whose “They Know Not What They Do” and “Looking Awry” are recommendable. Intro to another book of his on Lacan: lacan.com/essays/?p=82 Wiki that outlines the “RSI” triad: nosubject.com/Order,
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Best intro to Lacan esp. regarding his topological/ mathematical turn early seventies is Lionel Bailly - Lacan. Bruce Fink’s book hones in on some practical mathematical applications of his concepts. My take on it from initial exposure to Lacan in 1990.
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