Episode #177 ... Susan Sontag - Do you speak the language of pictures and videos?
Philosophize This!
Navigating the Myths of Commemoration and Contemplation
This chapter explores how consuming images and videos shapes our understanding of suffering and activism. It highlights Susan Sontag's critique on the disconnect between memorialization and meaningful action, urging listeners to engage more deeply with the images of suffering to foster empathy and provoke action.
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