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95. 9/11

The Rest Is History

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The Collective Imagination of Catastrophe and Its Aftermath

This chapter explores the complex motivations behind 9/11, highlighting Baudrillard's idea that society may have sought a radical challenge to power. It examines the connections between Hollywood's depiction of disaster and real-world terrorism, concluding with a commentary on Giuliani's unexpected legacy in the tragedy's wake.

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