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UNLOCKED - Immediacy w/ Anna Kornbluh

Žižek And So On

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Navigating Societal Fragmentation Through Action and Contemplation

The chapter explores the atomization and disintegration of representation in various aspects of society, advocating for face-to-face interactions and valuing slowness in art and activism. It delves into the impact of new technologies on human perception and societal norms, highlighting concerns about the intense immediacy created and the implications of tailor-made experiences. The discussion emphasizes the need to critically examine the pleasures and frameworks of meaning presented to prevent being bound to potentially harmful ideologies.

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