Episode Synopsis "Guy Debord - The Society of the Spectacle Part 1"

We discuss the first part of chapter one of Guy Debord's work The Society of the Spectacle. What is the spectacle, and what is its relation to modern life? What is the difference between being, having, and appearing? Has Lauren seen Loki? Can Luke read his own notes? Does Morgan have a real job? All of these questions are answered in this episode.

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