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Lyotard or Marx? The Evil Legacy of 'Libidinal Economy'

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Body Horror and Metaphors of Consumption

This chapter discusses the concept of body horror and its presence in the opening of the book. It explores comparisons to movies like Hillraiser and David Cronenberg's films, highlighting the overwhelming intensity that destroys the physical body. The chapter also touches on the metaphor of zombies and the desire of proletarians to consume the brains of academics, as well as referencing John Carpenter's film 'The Thing.'

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