The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

PREVIEW: Book Club #63 | Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man

Oct 5, 2024
Dive into the complexities of Herbert Marcuse's 'One Dimensional Man.' The hosts explore the implications of living in a one-dimensional society driven by consumerism and artificial desires. They discuss the limitations of current social structures and the paradox of technology, questioning whether it truly liberates. Highlighting the contrast between individuality in Western cultures and totalitarian regimes, they touch on how automation might reshape society and the evolution of art within a commodified landscape.
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