862. Frame Rate: What The Electric State Says About Capitalism and Art
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Capitalism, Culture, and Dystopia
This chapter explores the intersection of capitalism and revolutionary ideals, critiquing how movements are commodified in marketing, particularly through examples like Apple's branding. It compares modern sci-fi narratives to classic dystopian literature, focusing on the loss of deeper meanings in contemporary adaptations while highlighting societal disillusionment with industries like big pharma. The conversation also addresses the balance between humor and serious themes in storytelling, using the film 'Electric State' to examine societal pressures through the lens of artificial intelligence.
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