LIVIU POENARU

Liviu Poenaru is a Doctor in psychology (Geneva) whose work integrates clinical practice with critical analysis of how societal and economic systems shape mental health. Bridging psychology, neurosciences, epidemiology, philosophy, and the social sciences, he explores the interplay between individual psychology and external pressures, offering insights into modern psychological dynamics.

As editor-in-chief of the journal In Analysis, published by Elsevier Paris, Poenaru contributes to interdisciplinary dialogue. The journal focuses on topics such as psychoanalytic theory, lifestyle medicine, and the socio-economic dimensions of psychological issues, fostering exploration across fields to deepen understanding of complex phenomena.

A central theme in Poenaru’s work is the economic unconscious, which examines how unconscious processes are influenced by economic forces. He analyzes the effects of digital capitalism on psychological phenomena like addiction, alienation, and anxiety, drawing on Freud and Marx to reveal how human behaviors are shaped by external systems. This critique emphasizes the ways economic pressures infiltrate the psyche, affecting individual and collective experiences.

Poenaru is also critical of the commodification of knowledge and the influence of market-driven logics on academia and science. He advocates for ethical approaches that respect human complexity, challenging systems that prioritize profit over well-being. His work encourages reflections on how societal frameworks might better serve individuals and communities.

Through his clinical and intellectual contributions, Poenaru engages with the effects of digital capitalism on autonomy, subjectivity, and mental health. His interdisciplinary approach and thoughtful critiques provide valuable perspectives for navigating the psychological and social challenges of contemporary life.

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