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Exploring Don't Look Up: A Critique of Late Capitalism

2024/12/11
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Discover how the film 'Don't Look Up' smartly critiques late capitalism by delving into its structural issues beyond hedonism and ignorance. Learn how it uses satire as a lens to examine the political economy and cultural dynamics. This discussion is inspired by Zizek's views on ideology and mass cynical unacceptance. Join the conversation about one of the most thought-provoking movies. 0:00: Introduction to the episode and its themes.4:22: Exploration of the history and emergence of late capitalism.11:54: Discussion on postmodern systems and their impact on subjects.28:52: Analysis of art as an affective experience and existential exploration.34:10: Concluding message and reflections. #Don'tLookUp #latecapitalism #satire #politicaleconomy #Zizek #ideology #hedonism #culture

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