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“Економіка відкрито оголосила війну всьому людству, зазіхнувши не лише на наші життєві можливості, а й на саму надію на виживання.”

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Book:Comments on the Society of the Spectacle
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Comments on the Society of the Spectacle

This book delves into the concept of spectacle as a defining feature of contemporary life, examining its impact on social relations and cultural dynamics. more

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Guy Debord
Guy Debord

Guy Debord was a French writer, filmmaker, and philosopher, born on December 28, 1931, and died on November 30, 1994. He was a founding member of the International Situationist Movement and is known for his critical analysis of consumerism, mass culture, and urban life. more

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