Žižek And So On UNLOCKED - Immediacy w/ Anna Kornbluh
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Mar 6, 2024 Anna Kornbluh discusses her book 'Immediacy Or, The Style of Too Late Capitalism' with the hosts. They talk about mediation, negative aspects, Van Gogh experiences, Sartre, Žižek's film work, and the end of futurity. The conversation explores immediacy in art, society, and literature, as well as societal fragmentation through action and contemplation.
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Architectural Sameness
- Modern architecture lacks innovative style, showing a proliferation of sameness.
- This reflects a shift in aesthetics and cultural values.
Van Gogh Immersive Experience
- Interactive Van Gogh exhibits exemplify immediacy in art consumption.
- They offer an intense, multi-sensory experience, prioritizing feeling over contemplation.
Mediated Immediacy
- Immediacy, as a concept, is inherently mediated.
- Our immediate perceptions are shaped by a network of unseen relations.