Andy: Eric, do you not believe that human behavior can be
unconsciously motivated?
Eric: Yes. Truly enjoyed Norman O. Brown's _Life Against Death; the
Psychoanalytic Meaning of History_.
You can find unconscious (or even just tacit) motivation in all
kinds of people. IMHO, unconscious motivation is especially active
in psychoanalytic types since, after all, their own personal
dysfunctions led them to pursue psychoanalytic thought.
Was chatting with some MDs the other day. Apparently medical doctors
have a mild disdain for psychiatrists. Seems the general consensus
is that psychiatrists are failed doctors.
It goes like this. Psychiatrists hated their patients in med school.
They have already invested years in their medical training but can't
stand dealing with their patients. This clinical deficit is obvious
to everyone. Usually their adviser goes to them senior year and
recommends psychiatry.
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