The Blindboy Podcast

Adam Curtis

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Feb 9, 2021
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INSIGHT

Desire for Change, Fear of Future

  • People desire change but lack new ideas, resulting in a sense of inevitability and anxiety.
  • Curtis explores historical roots of this through various interconnected stories in his new series.
INSIGHT

China's Role

  • The film 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' focuses on China's rising power and internal dissatisfaction.
  • It also explores the history of the West's relationship with China, including the opium trade and its lasting impact.
ANECDOTE

Imperial Ghosts

  • Britain's imperial past, like flooding China with opium, created complex legacies beyond simple guilt.
  • These legacies manifest as fear and melancholy, influencing current political discourse and anxieties.
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