Slavoj Žižek: Signs from the Future

Slavoj Žižek joins How To Academy at Lisner Auditorium for an evening examining what may lie ahead as the global liberal order fractures. Combining philosophical analysis with dark humor, Žižek addresses genocide, techno-feudalism, and the planetary crisis while considering how despair might be resisted and what fragile forms of hope remain.

Known for his erudition, irony, and willingness to tackle difficult subjects, Žižek has spent decades exploring the political and social forces shaping the modern world. At 77, he continues to confront unsettling questions about the future without softening his approach.

When: Monday, November 2, 2026

Showtime: 7:00 p.m. EST

Tickets: $66.75 and up

Ticket limit: Six tickets per person

Audience: General public

Venue: Lisner Auditorium

Address: 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052

Event contact: GW Venues, gwticket@gwu.edu