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Episode 170: Guy Debord's "Society of the Spectacle" (Part One)
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What is culture? In modern capitalism, Debord’s 1967 book describes it as all about the economy. It’s not just our jobs that keep us trapped, but our life outside of working hours is also demanded by “the system” via our activity as consumers, and this commoditization infiltrates every corner of our lives. Debord wants us to WAKE UP, break our chains, and live lives of immediacy, vitality, and authenticity.
Continue with part 2 or get your unbroken, ad-free Citizen Edition now. Please support PEL!
796 episodes
Manage episode 184818549 series 1323427
What is culture? In modern capitalism, Debord’s 1967 book describes it as all about the economy. It’s not just our jobs that keep us trapped, but our life outside of working hours is also demanded by “the system” via our activity as consumers, and this commoditization infiltrates every corner of our lives. Debord wants us to WAKE UP, break our chains, and live lives of immediacy, vitality, and authenticity.
Continue with part 2 or get your unbroken, ad-free Citizen Edition now. Please support PEL!
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