1Dime Radio What is Postmodernism?
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Oct 20, 2021 Jon TheLitCritGuy, a writer and cultural theorist known for his engaging video essays, dives deep into postmodernism. He debunks myths and distinguishes between postmodernism as a historical phase and a theoretical style. The discussion touches on key thinkers like Fredric Jameson and explores concepts such as hauntology and cultural collage, contrasting parody with pastiche in modern cinema. Jon also examines the disconnect in today’s economy, the complexities of communication, and the potential for socialist resurgence in a post-pandemic world.
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Postmodernism as Historical Epoch
- Postmodernism is best understood as a cultural expression of a historical period defined by shifts in capitalism.
- It is not merely a moral stance or an ideology but a condition we exist within.
Late Capitalism's Cultural Logic
- Late capitalism is marked by economic cannibalization and cultural recycling rather than innovation.
- Capitalism expands into culture and consciousness to sustain itself amid deindustrialization.
Marxism as Analytical Tool
- Historical materialism and Marxism provide tools to understand contemporary culture dialectically.
- They help us see contradictions and motivate imagining alternative political futures realistically.
