Bungacast /458/ The Society of Pure Vibe ft. Anna Kornbluh
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Dec 17, 2024 Anna Kornbluh, a Professor of English and author, dives into the concept of 'immediacy' as a defining feature of contemporary culture. She explores how self-disclosure in digital media amplifies alienation while critiquing the anti-representation trend in arts and politics. The discussion touches on how shows like Fleabag reflect societal isolation despite seeming intimacy. Kornbluh also questions the impact of privatization on authentic expression and links cultural immediacy to the capitalist framework, emphasizing the struggles of maintaining authenticity in a data-driven world.
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Defining Immediacy
- Immediacy is the negation of mediation, short-circuiting meaning-making processes for instant transmission.
- It's driven by a culture of speed and instant gratification, impacting how we receive information and goods.
Immediacy's Origins
- While appearing different, 21st-century art shares similarities with postmodernism, like the stagnation crisis starting in the 1970s.
- The digital revolution and platform capitalism mark a shift, but the underlying economic crisis remains.
Fleabag and False Intimacy
- Fleabag, Amazon's first original streaming show, exemplifies immediacy through direct gaze and device integration.
- This creates a false sense of intimacy, luring viewers in rather than estranging them.
