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... it is no longer an organism that functions but a BwO…

“... it is no longer an organism that functions but a BwO that is constructed. No longer are there acts to explain, dreams or phantasies to interpret, childhood memories to recall, words to make signify; instead there are colors and sounds, becomings and intensities (and when you become-dog, don't…” quote by Gilles Deleuze / Felix Guatari
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““... it is no longer an organism that functions but a BwO that is constructed. No longer are there acts to explain, dreams or phantasies to interpret, childhood memories to recall, words to make signify; instead there are colors and sounds, becomings and intensities (and when you become-dog, don't ask if the dog you are playing with is a dream or a reality, if it is 'your goddam mother' or something else entirely).””

Gilles Deleuze / Felix Guatari

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Identity dissolves into fluid experiences, transcending fixed meanings and embracing intensities.

In simple terms: Identity is fluid, not fixed.

Key Takeaway

Embrace experiential change.

Themes

identity fluidity experientialism

Mood

theoretical provocative

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • art creation
  • personal transformation
  • cultural critique

Key Concepts

post‑structuralism philosophy of desire ontological change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience fluid identity?
  • What intensities shape your perception?
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