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Episode #123 ... Michel Foucault pt. 3 - Power

Philosophize This!

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No Power to Foucot

Power in our modern societies is what he calls capillary to foucot. Foucot would ask, what are the types of power that actually touch you and affect you in your life? We've moved from this outdated style of sovereign power into a new age that's defined by bio-power. To most people, power is invisible. The ability for this power system to change your behavior has become so subtle,. People don't even notice themselves gradually being shaped into a mould of normalcy like a soldier in boot camp or a prisoner in a cell.

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