How a Society of Spectacle Leads to Slavery
Exploring the Social and Psychological Ramifications of a Spectator Society
“In a world that is really upside down, the true is a moment of false” Guy Debord
It is often hard to describe in words what is happening with the life of an individual and the condition of current society. However, at the same time, it is also amazing to find out that our current situation has been accurately mapped by the philosophers of the previous century. One such philosopher was Guy Debord [gi debou] who captured the psychological and social state of the individual in such a fine manner that it seems as if the work has been written just now. In this article, we see what ‘Society of Spectacle’ means and how it is affecting our lives.
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