This conference explores the themes of melancholy, nostalgia, and desire within the context of post-capitalism. Led by Alicia Valdés and Santiago López-Petit, the discussion builds on the ideas presented in Mark Fisher's work, particularly regarding the collective malaise experienced in contemporary society, characterized by an inability to envision alternatives to capitalism. It delves into how this malaise has transitioned from a mere absence of future possibilities to a haunting repetition of a past that never truly existed. The analysis includes the concept of political melancholy, which positions a longing for a 'golden age' or lost stability as a mechanism to cope with the present, ultimately obstructing real transformation. By examining symbols of this state, such as the 'cryptobro' and 'incel' phenomena, the discourse aims to highlight how these figures reflect a distorted nostalgia for social structures perceived as natural yet are fundamentally illusory. The conversation will