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“Mankind's self-alienation has reached such a degree that it can experience its own destruction as an aesthetic pleasure of the first order.”

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Jerry Mander
Jerry Mander

Jerry Mander, born on May 1, 1936, is a renowned activist. He is known for his critical analysis of consumerism and advertising, being a pioneer of the anti-consumerist movement. more

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