The Allure of Utopian Fantasies in a World Without Hope Slavoj Žižek's latest documentary, "The Pervert's Guide to Utopias," promises to dissect the hidden messages behind some of our most iconic films and TV shows.
But what exactly is Žižek getting at, and why does he think we're so drawn to these utopian fantasies?
To answer this question, it's necessary to understand Žižek's reputation as a provocative thinker who challenges conventional wisdom on just about everything.