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It Could Happen Here
The Spectacle of Power: A Critique
This chapter examines the absurdities of contemporary political spectacles, including a prominent figure's Nazi salute, through the lens of Guy Debord's 'The Society of the Spectacle.' It critiques how modern technology and social media perpetuate isolation and reduce genuine human connections to mere consumption of images. The narrative calls for a new form of social activism focused on community engagement and understanding systemic power dynamics, rather than relying solely on symbolic protests.
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