Slavoj Žižek on chaos and the modern world - PART 1
Philosophy For Our Times
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Hyperactivity Breeds Apathy
The contemporary global order fosters apathy through an expectation of relentless engagement and hyperactivity. This constant pace of change prevents meaningful reflection and stifles genuine transformation. While dynamics are ever-shifting, they ultimately serve to ensure that substantive issues remain unchanged. The system's ability to neutralize dissenting voices highlights a cynical deployment of ideology, which adapts to quash threats in a manner previously unimaginable.
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