In a world where anger pervades every aspect of our lives—manifesting in heated social media debates, political divides, road rage, social justice movements, and even criminal acts—understanding its roots and impact has never been more critical. Join acclaimed psychoanalyst Josh Cohen and a panel of experts, led in conversation by The Conduit’s Editor-in-Chief, Matt Farquharson, as they delve into how anger shapes our emotions, relationships, and discourse.

Drawing on insights from neuropsychology, philosophy, literature, and real-world case studies, they will examine the different forms and consequences of anger, including its role in fueling misinformation, deepening political divides, and threatening democratic stability. This thought-provoking conversation will delve into the root causes of our collective anger and explore how rage can influence and potentially transform pathways for informed dialogue, democratic resilience, and positive social change.

Speakers:

Josh Cohen is a psychoanalyst and Professor of Modern Literary Theory at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is the author of Not Working; The Private Life, and How to Read Freud, as well as other books on psychoanalysis, cultural theory and modern literature. He has written for the Guardian, Observer, FT and NewStatesman among others, and been interviewed on BBC radio.

Moderated by Matt Farquharson, editor-in-chief at The Conduit. He is a Sunday-Times-bestselling author, former writer for The Times, The Independent and The Telegraph, and an award-winning editor, podcaster and script-writer.

Attendance is restricted to Conduit members

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