The Achievement Society: Power and Authenticity

This chapter examines Byung-Chul Han's critique of modern societal control through 'negative' and 'positive' power. It highlights how the pursuit of authenticity and self-optimization leads to narcissism and a commodification of individual worth, fostering anxiety and disconnection in an achievement-driven culture.

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