Wilhelm Reich and Orgone, Part 1: Sexy Psychoanalysis

Ridiculous History

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🗓️ 1 September 2022

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Born in 1897, Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian doctor of medicine and a psychoanalyst, as well as -- for a time -- a follower of Sigmund Freud. Today, he's most often associated with his life's work: the study of a strange, pervasive energy he called "orgone." In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore Reich's origin story, from his early days to the experiences that persuaded him sexual vibes could, literally, save the world.

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