Hegel in a Wired Brain: The Future of Subjectivity in the Singularity
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- Hegel in a Wired Brain: The Future of Subjectivity in the Singularity
- New book by Slavoj Zizek. A philosophical examination of singularity and human subjectivity in the age of AI.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 25, 2026
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New book by Slavoj Zizek. A philosophical examination of singularity and human subjectivity in the age of AI.
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- May 25, 2026
New book by Slavoj Zizek. A philosophical examination of singularity and human subjectivity in the age of AI.
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Slavoj Zizek, a genius of contemporary thought and one of the world's leading thinkers, will release his latest book, 'Hegel in a Wired Brain: The Future of Subjectivity in the Singularity,' on June 20th through Seishin Shobo.
In this book, Zizek brings Hegel to the forefront with a background in Lacanian understanding, developing themes around artificial intelligence and post-humanism. He probes the question: What will happen to our subjectivity when the 'wired brain'—where mental processes are directly connected to digital machines—becomes reality? Referencing various novels and films, and interjecting obscene jokes, he approaches this question. With the rise of generative AI, the advent of the singularity feels closer than ever, and this book is packed with themes that need to be considered today. It serves as an excellent work for opening new paths for humanistic knowledge in a digital society.
■ Recommendation by Kohei Saito
'The end is not a story of the future. The end has already begun within our unconscious, desires, and the capitalism that surrounds technology. This book pierces through the singularity promised by tech companies to reveal a new apocalypse. It is a masterpiece that brings out the true essence of Zizekian philosophy, radically questioning what makes humans human in the age of AI.'
── Kohei Saito (Economic Thinker / Associate Professor, University of Tokyo)
■ Contents
Introduction: 'One day, the century will belong to Hegel.'
Chapter 1: The Digital Police State—Revenge from Fichte to Hegel
Chapter 2: The Idea of the 'Wired Brain' and its Limitations
Chapter 3: The Dead End of Soviet Techno-Gnosticism
Chapter 4: Singularity—The Gnostic Turn
Chapter 5: Through the Fall, We Become Like God
Chapter 6: The Reflexivity of the Unconscious
Chapter 7: Literary Fantasies—The Unnameable Subject of the Singularity
Digital Apocalyptic Theory
■ Book Details
Hegel in a Wired Brain
The Future of Subjectivity in the Singularity
By Slavoj Zizek
Translated by Tatsuo Ikematsu, Ai Sato, Kazuyuki Takahashi, Eiichi Nojiri, Kazuyuki Hara
Release Date: 2026/06/20
ISBN 978-4-414-12055-4
Price: 3,520 JPY (tax included)
Seishin Shobo HP: https://www.seishinshobo.co.jp/book/b10168836.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4414120551
■ Translator's Afterword Available on Note
Zizek is known for being difficult to understand. A translator's afterword that greatly helps in understanding this book is now available on the Seishin Shobo note.
https://note.com/seishinshobo/n/naf9f42c76461?sub_rt=share_pw
In this book, Zizek brings Hegel to the forefront with a background in Lacanian understanding, developing themes around artificial intelligence and post-humanism. He probes the question: What will happen to our subjectivity when the 'wired brain'—where mental processes are directly connected to digital machines—becomes reality? Referencing various novels and films, and interjecting obscene jokes, he approaches this question. With the rise of generative AI, the advent of the singularity feels closer than ever, and this book is packed with themes that need to be considered today. It serves as an excellent work for opening new paths for humanistic knowledge in a digital society.
■ Recommendation by Kohei Saito
'The end is not a story of the future. The end has already begun within our unconscious, desires, and the capitalism that surrounds technology. This book pierces through the singularity promised by tech companies to reveal a new apocalypse. It is a masterpiece that brings out the true essence of Zizekian philosophy, radically questioning what makes humans human in the age of AI.'
── Kohei Saito (Economic Thinker / Associate Professor, University of Tokyo)
■ Contents
Introduction: 'One day, the century will belong to Hegel.'
Chapter 1: The Digital Police State—Revenge from Fichte to Hegel
Chapter 2: The Idea of the 'Wired Brain' and its Limitations
Chapter 3: The Dead End of Soviet Techno-Gnosticism
Chapter 4: Singularity—The Gnostic Turn
Chapter 5: Through the Fall, We Become Like God
Chapter 6: The Reflexivity of the Unconscious
Chapter 7: Literary Fantasies—The Unnameable Subject of the Singularity
Digital Apocalyptic Theory
■ Book Details
Hegel in a Wired Brain
The Future of Subjectivity in the Singularity
By Slavoj Zizek
Translated by Tatsuo Ikematsu, Ai Sato, Kazuyuki Takahashi, Eiichi Nojiri, Kazuyuki Hara
Release Date: 2026/06/20
ISBN 978-4-414-12055-4
Price: 3,520 JPY (tax included)
Seishin Shobo HP: https://www.seishinshobo.co.jp/book/b10168836.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4414120551
■ Translator's Afterword Available on Note
Zizek is known for being difficult to understand. A translator's afterword that greatly helps in understanding this book is now available on the Seishin Shobo note.
https://note.com/seishinshobo/n/naf9f42c76461?sub_rt=share_pw
FAQ
When is the release date for 'The Connected Brain and Hegel: The Fate of Subjectivity in the Singularity'?
It will be released on June 20, 2026, by Seishin Shobo.
Who is the author of this book?
Slavoj Žižek.
What does this book examine?
It examines what would happen to our subjectivity and agency if 'connected brains' that are directly linked to digital machines became a reality in the age of singularity, involving artificial intelligence and post-human entities.
Who wrote the recommendation for this book?
Economic thinker Kohei Saito.
What is the original title of the book?
Hegel in a Wired Brain.