I propose a think tank named after the late Jonathan Lear to follow his example of applying psychoanalytic thinking to social/moral issues. For example, we might study and help strengthen libidinal appeals for life and eco-responsibility to counter the death instinct allure of anthro grandiosity.

When we established institute choice as a principle of psychoanalytic education, we also articulated a principle of shared responsibility that can be strengthened by voluntary, horizontal accountability through programs such as the Council of Educational Encounter Dialogues (CEED) where institutes study and compare their programs.

Finally, as a component society our relationship with the IPA has profoundly changed and there is a real possibility of splitting if we do not find a compromise that respects APsA’s choices. If elected I would use my institutional knowledge to work towards the IPA recongnizing itself as a “team of rivals” with shared goals, principles and responsibilities.