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Magic Is Post-Institutional | Douglas Rushkoff

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Jul 26, 2024
Douglas Rushkoff, a media theorist and internet legend, dives deep into the evolution of media and its impact on society. He questions if true media exists today, discusses the dichotomy of digital utopias and dystopias, and explores the relevance of myth in shaping identity. Rushkoff highlights the importance of Universal Basic Income and grassroots movements, advocating for a more interconnected approach to societal issues. Throughout, he intertwines themes of magic and emotional awareness in our shared realities—an enlightening conversation with a visionary!
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Childhood Book as Spiritual Lesson

  • Douglas Rushkoff shares how a children's book "Go Dog Go" subtly influenced his spiritual understanding of duality and unity.
  • He saw the book as an early Buddhist teaching about transcending distinctions for a great celebration.
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Expanding the Definition of Media

  • Douglas Rushkoff redefines media as everything around us, from DNA to the air we breathe.
  • He believes only consciousness itself is not mediated, hinting at a spiritual dimension beyond media.
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Media Revolutions and Power

  • Media revolutions shift power incrementally but elites retain ultimate control.
  • New media like AI still operate within frameworks controlled by the powerful, limiting true democratization.
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