David Cronenberg's cinematic legacy offers a foreboding reflection on modern technological perils, even as he has never claimed to predict the future. Recent events, such as the rise of virality surrounding audiology videos and societal shifts illustrated in his work, mirror themes explored in films like eXistenZ and Cosmopolis. The 'Cronenberg singularity', a term describing the intersection of humanity with technology, accentuates the broader implications of his narratives, encompassing beauty, sexuality, and the human psyche's intersection with chaos. His latest film, The Shrouds, continues to delve into these complexities, juxtaposing conspiracy with human cognitive tendencies.
Cronenberg's work reflects the emerging dystopia of our technological reality, and while not a prophet, his films resonate with the dark essence of modern society.
Conspiratorial thinking, as portrayed in Cronenberg's films, arises from our inherent need to comprehend chaos rather than stemming from mere ignorance or illness.
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