Walter Benjamin: The Storyteller | Esther Leslie & Stuart Jeffries

Esther Leslie and Stuart Jeffries discuss Walter Benjamin's life and literary works, including themes of city life, sexuality, work, gambling, and fortune-telling. They explore Benjamin's imaginative writing and fascination with letter writing, his optimistic perspective on technology, and his thoughts on the culture industries in Germany and Hollywood. They also discuss self-performance, the impact of social media, and analyze Benjamin's essay on the storyteller in relation to social media. Lastly, they delve into the liberatory possibilities of radio during the Weimar era.