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/473/ Make Alienation Great Again ft. Todd McGowan

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CHAPTER

Understanding Alienation and Identity

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between alienation, identity, and consumer society, highlighting how a shift from public to private life can lead to disconnection from communal experiences. It critiques the historical suppression of personal identities in favor of public personas and how this has shaped contemporary society. The discussion emphasizes the need to embrace alienation as a pathway to genuine freedom and self-identity, rather than viewing it purely as a negative state.

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