Philosopher today - Bauman

24/12/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

Liquid modernity, driven by light capitalism and consumerism, emphasizes speed, transience, and individualized responsibility. This shift replaces solid modern structures with fluid identities and ephemeral communities, often fostering anxiety. Power concentrates in mobile elites while citizens face individualized risk, leading to heightened security fears and the privatization of ethical choices. Understanding this transition is crucial for modern sociology.