This conference explores the intricate relationship between capitalism and human desire, particularly how the longing for a pre-capitalist, organic community often entails the very desires ingrained within capitalist structures. Amador Fernández-Savater and Laura Llevadot critique the misconception that a return to an idealized external state is viable, instead arguing that we must navigate capitalism's existing frameworks. Key themes include the notion of self-exploitation, where individuals may harm their own bodies in pursuit of satisfaction. This act of destruction can paradoxically be seen as a rebellion against capitalist logic, challenging the commodification of the human body into just another resource for profit. The conference raises critical questions about how neoliberal societies turn labor into a path of self-destruction, leading individuals to lose their sense of self in the relentless pursuit of productivity. It posits that the destruction of the body may be interpreted