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“Before being a mental state of the schizophrenic who has made himself into an artificial person through autism, schizophrenia is the process of the production of desire and desiring-machines.” quote by Gilles Deleuze / Felix Guatari
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““Before being a mental state of the schizophrenic who has made himself into an artificial person through autism, schizophrenia is the process of the production of desire and desiring-machines.””

Gilles Deleuze / Felix Guatari

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They describe mental states as machines producing desire, linking schizophrenia to desire‑machinery.

In simple terms: Schizophrenia is a desire‑producing machine.

Key Takeaway

Explore desire as a productive force.

Themes

philosophy psychoanalysis desire

Mood

analytical provocative

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • social critique

Key Concepts

machinic theory subjectivity social production

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does desire shape identity?
  • Can desire be harnessed positively?
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