Time, Capitalism, and the Future

Two characters in 'Cosmopolis' discuss the acceleration of time and the dominance of the future, exploring themes of the Gothic genre and Lovecraft's works. They delve into the Lacanian notion of desire and its connection to the critique of the future, comparing it to Buddhist concepts. The chapter also touches on accelerationism, Brave New World, and the retreat from excesses.

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