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“There are pieces of classical music which, in our culture, become so deeply associated with their later use in some product of commercial popular culture that it is almost impossible to dissociate them from this use.”

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Slavoj Žižek

A Slovenian philosopher and an influential figure in contemporary Western philosophy. Born on March 21, 1949, Slavoj Žižek is known for his unique Marxist perspective and profound analysis of culture, politics, and film. more

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