Philosophize This! Episode #110 ... The Frankfurt School pt. 3 - The Culture Industry
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Sep 7, 2017 AI Snips
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Capitalism and Alienation
- Adorno and Horkheimer question the correlation between capitalism's advancements and societal alienation.
- Despite increased access to goods and entertainment, modern workers feel disconnected.
Boxes of Isolation
- Modern conveniences like houses and cars, while offering improvements, can isolate individuals.
- These products, sold to consumers, contribute to a sense of alienation.
Alienation of Labor
- Marx's critique highlights the disconnect between work and purpose in capitalist societies.
- Unlike pre-capitalist artisans, assembly line workers lack connection to their work's impact.