Dr. Joseph Merlino on sexuality, insanity, Freud, fetishes and apathy
Friday, October 5, 2007
You may not know Joseph Merlino, but he knows about you and what makes you function. He knows what turns you on and he knows whether it is a problem for you. Merlino, who is the psychiatry adviser to the New York Daily News, is one of the more accomplished psychiatrists in his field and he is the Senior Editor of the forthcoming book, Freud at 150: 21st Century Essays on a Man of Genius. The battle over interpreting Freud’s legacy still rages, a testament to the father of psychoanalysis and his continuing impact today.
On the eve of the book’s publication, Wikinews reporter David Shankbone went to the Upper East Side of Manhattan to discuss the past and future of Freud and psychoanalysis with Dr. Merlino, one of the preeminent modern psychoanalysts. Shankbone took the opportunity to ask about what insanity is, discuss aberrant urges, reflect upon sadomasochism (“I’m not considered an expert in that field,” laughed Dr. Merlino), and the hegemony of heterosexuality.
Dr. Merlino posits that absent structural, biochemical or physiological defects, insanity and pathology are relative and in flux with the changing culture of which you are a part. So it is possible to be sane and insane all in one day if, for instance, you are gay and fly from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia.
byAlma Abell
Despite the stigma that island people live lax lives, you’re probably a very busy person. You don’t have time to take showers and reapply deodorant every hour. Life on Maui can get muggy, humid, and wet in the summer. You need to make sure that your car doesn’t cause you to sweat or get overheated while you’re driving around.
If your AC isn’t working, you should start looking for auto air conditioning system repair in Maui. It’s much smarter to have a working AC, especially with summer right around the corner. You’re going to need all the comfort that you can get.
How to Get a Quote
Different auto shops charge differently for auto air conditioning system repair. At one shop, you might pay twice as much as you would at another shop. To avoid paying too much just to get your air conditioner working, you should get quotes from a few different mechanics.
Some mechanics prefer not to give out quotes over the phone or on their websites. This is normal, since a lot of mechanics can’t tell exactly what’s wrong with your air conditioner without actually looking at it. Auto air conditioning system repair sometimes requires major maintenance and other times it only requires minor labor.
Don’t be afraid to check auto shops’ websites for discounts, coupons, and specials. A lot of auto shops provide special summer discounts for AC refrigerant testing, coolant replenishing, and other important AC services.
Don’t Wait
It’s only going to get hotter so be sure to get your AC fixed before summer hits. If you’re not sure where to take your car, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to help you with any repairs or AC maintenance that you might need at the lowest prices.
Getting your air conditioner fixed at an affordable price is worth the money because your comfort is going to be really important this summer.