Philosophize This! Episode #203 ... Why the future is being slowly cancelled. - Postmodernism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism)
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Jun 17, 2024 Explore the intriguing ideas behind Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism and how it shapes our futures. Discussion delves into the influence of postmodernism on morality and the nostalgic trends in contemporary art. The podcast critiques cultural stagnation and imagines new possibilities for societal frameworks, introducing concepts like 'acid communism' to challenge dominant ideologies. It examines the tension between creativity and societal limitations, making us question how our historical narratives impact our vision for the future.
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Postmodernism's Impact
- Postmodernism, focused on deconstruction, hinders external meaning-making.
- People turn inward to narcissism and backward to nostalgia.
Pastiche in Art
- Postmodern art often uses pastiche, remixing older cultural forms.
- High-grossing 2019 movies exemplify this trend.
Musical Nostalgia
- Music from 1970-1990 changed more drastically than 2000-2024 music.
- Modern musicians often remix older forms, like Eminem's recent song.
