The Globalist
Conversations with History: Manuel Castells (2003)
Feb 18, 2020
Manuel Castells, a renowned Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley, dives into the evolution of identity within the network society. He reflects on his early life under fascist rule and the activism that shaped his perspective. The discussion highlights the transformative cultural movements of the 1960s and their link to technology's dual impact on identity. Castells emphasizes the significance of understanding global economic transformations and the need to navigate individualism alongside communal identities in our interconnected world.
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- Manuel Castells attributes his commitment to sociology and activism to his formative experiences in oppressive fascist Spain that cultivated a resistance against authority.
- He emphasizes the transformative impact of a network society on identity and education, advocating for reforms to enhance critical thinking and moral values in a rapidly changing world.
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The Early Influences of Manuel Castells
Manuel Castells discusses the profound impact of his upbringing in a conservative family during fascist Spain on his character development. Growing up in an oppressive environment fostered a sense of resistance against authority and shaped his political activism from a young age. He became active in the anti-Franco movement, eventually becoming a political exile due to his involvement. This early experience of political repression and the fight for social change laid the groundwork for his lifelong commitment to sociology and social theory.
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