Philosophize This! Episode #203 ... Why the future is being slowly cancelled. - Postmodernism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism)
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Jun 17, 2024 Explore the intriguing ideas behind Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism and how it shapes our futures. Discussion delves into the influence of postmodernism on morality and the nostalgic trends in contemporary art. The podcast critiques cultural stagnation and imagines new possibilities for societal frameworks, introducing concepts like 'acid communism' to challenge dominant ideologies. It examines the tension between creativity and societal limitations, making us question how our historical narratives impact our vision for the future.
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Tolerant Relativism Paradox
- Postmodern society promotes tolerant relativism, where morality is subjective.
- This contradicts itself by requiring tolerance as a universal value.
Cultural Amnesia
- Mark Fisher compares the Western world's cultural amnesia to Leonard in Memento.
- We struggle to recall the past, diagnose the present, and envision a better future.
History's Subjectivity
- History's interpretation varies based on political viewpoints.
- Founding Fathers can be seen as great minds or as slave owners and bigots.
