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Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Five New York City Art Shows to See Right Now

The current art scene reflects societal critiques and emphasizes women's struggle for visibility and recognition within a male-dominated industry.
Environment
fromColossal
1 month ago

Vintage Postcard Paintings by David Opdyke Demonstrate an Ecological Future in Peril

David Opdyke uses postcard nostalgia to critique environmental neglect and capitalism in his art, envisioning a foreboding future amidst climate change.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 day ago
Berlin music

Galerie Anton Janizewski presents Rebekka Benzenbergs Dream Baby Dream - KALTBLUT Magazine

Rebekka Benzenberg's exhibition critiques the intersection of mental health, capitalism, and art, highlighting personal and societal implications of depression.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Design

Review | She vanished from the art world. Her first U.S. museum survey is a miracle.

Cady Noland's artistic reemergence through a museum survey reflects her critical stance on American culture and capitalism, finally addressing her long absence.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Five New York City Art Shows to See Right Now

The current art scene reflects societal critiques and emphasizes women's struggle for visibility and recognition within a male-dominated industry.
Environment
fromColossal
1 month ago

Vintage Postcard Paintings by David Opdyke Demonstrate an Ecological Future in Peril

David Opdyke uses postcard nostalgia to critique environmental neglect and capitalism in his art, envisioning a foreboding future amidst climate change.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 day ago
Berlin music

Galerie Anton Janizewski presents Rebekka Benzenbergs Dream Baby Dream - KALTBLUT Magazine

Rebekka Benzenberg's exhibition critiques the intersection of mental health, capitalism, and art, highlighting personal and societal implications of depression.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Design

Review | She vanished from the art world. Her first U.S. museum survey is a miracle.

Cady Noland's artistic reemergence through a museum survey reflects her critical stance on American culture and capitalism, finally addressing her long absence.
more#art
#democracy
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

Trump seeks to dismantle democratic constraints on capitalism, prioritizing the interests of the wealthy elite over the broader population.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
SF politics

Letters: Pope Francis was prescient on climate

Pope Francis emphasized climate change's urgency, linking it to capitalism's greed and misinformation.
Mathews' article undermines America's democratic resilience amidst challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Meet Wolfgang Streeck, the Maverick German Thinker Explaining Our World

Wolfgang Streeck's theories explain the rise of populism by linking capitalism's contradictions and crises to the challenges facing democracy today.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

Trump seeks to dismantle democratic constraints on capitalism, prioritizing the interests of the wealthy elite over the broader population.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
SF politics

Letters: Pope Francis was prescient on climate

Pope Francis emphasized climate change's urgency, linking it to capitalism's greed and misinformation.
Mathews' article undermines America's democratic resilience amidst challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Meet Wolfgang Streeck, the Maverick German Thinker Explaining Our World

Wolfgang Streeck's theories explain the rise of populism by linking capitalism's contradictions and crises to the challenges facing democracy today.
more#democracy
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

How Donald Trump Is Trying to Rewrite the Rules of Capitalism

Donald Trump's protectionism has disrupted traditional free-trade economics and worsened market stability.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Erik & Donald Trump Jr To Speak At Bitcoin Conference 2025

Erik Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are set to speak at Bitcoin 2025, emphasizing Bitcoin's relevance to capitalism and economic freedom.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

The Book That Built Pierre Poilievre | The Walrus

Pierre Poilievre cites Milton Friedman's 'Capitalism and Freedom' as the major influence shaping his political views and ambitions.
#cultural-commentary
Film
fromAnOther
1 month ago

A Manifesto for the Modern Cinematic Sex Scene

Sex scenes are disappearing from media, reflecting cultural suppression of eroticism under capitalism.
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Leadership conundrum: What do Star Wars and Star Trek really mean?

Peter Thiel misinterprets the motifs of 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek', linking them inaccurately to capitalist and communist ideologies.
Film
fromAnOther
1 month ago

A Manifesto for the Modern Cinematic Sex Scene

Sex scenes are disappearing from media, reflecting cultural suppression of eroticism under capitalism.
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Leadership conundrum: What do Star Wars and Star Trek really mean?

Peter Thiel misinterprets the motifs of 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek', linking them inaccurately to capitalist and communist ideologies.
more#cultural-commentary
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Board games

Is It Wrong to Remove a Card From Monopoly?

The author believes ethical decision-making should be emphasized in board games, exemplified by removing a controversial card from Monopoly.
#philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921)

Kropotkin emphasized cooperation over competition as fundamental to evolution and societal harmony.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Karl Marx, Weirder Than Ever

Marx's Capital faced initial indifference upon release, prompting Engels to seek attention for the work, emphasizing its significance for economic evolution.
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921)

Kropotkin emphasized cooperation over competition as fundamental to evolution and societal harmony.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Karl Marx, Weirder Than Ever

Marx's Capital faced initial indifference upon release, prompting Engels to seek attention for the work, emphasizing its significance for economic evolution.
more#philosophy
Video games
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

Gamer's screenshot exposes controversial trend taking over mobile games: 'Never touch it again'

Video games, intended as escapism, are increasingly plagued by advertisements, undermining the gaming experience.
Dynamic ad insertion is a growing trend in gaming, raising concerns among players and developers.
#media-influence
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democracy Dies at "The Washington Post"

Bezos argues for more attention to billionaire capitalism, despite criticism of wealth inequality and historical skepticism of oligarchy.
more#media-influence
#sci-fi
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Bong Joon-ho Will Always Root for the Losers

Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 examines classism through the lens of a working-class hero in a futuristic setting.
Independent films
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Mickey 17 belongs to a particularly weird subgenre: doppelganger movies

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' is a unique doppelgänger film that blends humor and deep themes like cloning and capitalism.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Bong Joon-ho Will Always Root for the Losers

Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 examines classism through the lens of a working-class hero in a futuristic setting.
Independent films
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Mickey 17 belongs to a particularly weird subgenre: doppelganger movies

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' is a unique doppelgänger film that blends humor and deep themes like cloning and capitalism.
more#sci-fi
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BP dropping its green ambitions is a travesty. But that's exactly how capitalism works

BP's recent environmental policy reversal reflects the broader challenges of capitalism in tackling climate change.
#social-commentary
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Mickey 17' Review: Robert Pattinson and Robert Pattinson Star in Bong Joon Ho's Best English-Language Film So Far

Bong Joon Ho's films critique capitalism through engaging narratives and absurdist humor.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The laziest revolution is dancing on graves

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death sparked mixed reactions, highlighting public frustrations towards a broken healthcare system and CEO accountability.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Mickey 17' Review: Robert Pattinson and Robert Pattinson Star in Bong Joon Ho's Best English-Language Film So Far

Bong Joon Ho's films critique capitalism through engaging narratives and absurdist humor.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The laziest revolution is dancing on graves

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death sparked mixed reactions, highlighting public frustrations towards a broken healthcare system and CEO accountability.
more#social-commentary
#severance
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severance' Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: What Happened?

Season 2, episode 4, 'Woe's Hollow,' establishes a pivotal moment for 'Severance,' exploring heavy themes of capitalism and humanity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's squid game: The danger of second seasons

The second season of Squid Game faces challenges in maintaining audience engagement due to the loss of surprise.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severance' Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: What Happened?

Season 2, episode 4, 'Woe's Hollow,' establishes a pivotal moment for 'Severance,' exploring heavy themes of capitalism and humanity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's squid game: The danger of second seasons

The second season of Squid Game faces challenges in maintaining audience engagement due to the loss of surprise.
more#severance
Miscellaneous
fromDefector
3 months ago

The Future Is Too Easy | Defector

The Consumer Electronics Show illustrates the alienating effects of capitalism in spaces designed for connection and commerce.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I knew one day I'd have to watch powerful men burn the world down I just didn't expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw

Influential figures like Musk and Zuckerberg epitomize a disconnect between immense power and their cringe-inducing behavior.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
3 months ago

It's Time to Stop Fetishizing Capitalism

Capitalism is an obsessive fixation that distorts reality, perpetuates inequality, and overlooks the suffering of the many in favor of the few.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Platforms Systematically Removed a User Because He Made "Most Wanted CEO" Playing Cards

James Harr's Most Wanted CEO playing cards critique capitalism and highlight corporate harms, sparking significant backlash from social media and law enforcement.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Reason 'The Brutalist' Needs to Be So Long

Brady Corbet's acceptance speech highlights the creative battles between directors and producers, emphasizing the need for artistic control in filmmaking.
#squid-game
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Review: Squid Game' Hits a Red Light in Season 2

Squid Game Season 2 revisits familiar themes and characters while attempting to explore deeper implications of capitalism and human desperation.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Season Two of "Squid Game" Feels Different

Squid Game's explosive success is rooted in its critique of social inequality and capitalism, resonating deeply with viewers around the globe.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Television

Opinion | 'Squid Game' Season 2 Has an Essential Twist That Perfectly Mirrors Our Moment

Season 2 of 'Squid Game' explores the themes of tribalism and its destructive impact on society rather than just replicating its predecessor's premise.
fromVulture
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Squid Game Season-Premiere Recap: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot

'Squid Game' critiques capitalism through the lens of survival and wealth, showcasing how success can be intertwined with moral complexities.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Review: Squid Game' Hits a Red Light in Season 2

Squid Game Season 2 revisits familiar themes and characters while attempting to explore deeper implications of capitalism and human desperation.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Season Two of "Squid Game" Feels Different

Squid Game's explosive success is rooted in its critique of social inequality and capitalism, resonating deeply with viewers around the globe.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Television

Opinion | 'Squid Game' Season 2 Has an Essential Twist That Perfectly Mirrors Our Moment

Season 2 of 'Squid Game' explores the themes of tribalism and its destructive impact on society rather than just replicating its predecessor's premise.
fromVulture
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Squid Game Season-Premiere Recap: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot

'Squid Game' critiques capitalism through the lens of survival and wealth, showcasing how success can be intertwined with moral complexities.
more#squid-game
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago
philosophy

Capitalism & Racing, A Philosopher's Blog

Both racing and capitalism reflect competition, where rewards can either be concentrated at the top or distributed widely.
#american-dream
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's victory exposes Biden administration's false claims about the 'evils of capitalism'

Bernie Marcus emphasized the importance of capitalism and the free market during his final years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Blood for Dust review a gutsy, state of the nation shoot-em-up lands in Coen bros territory

The film effectively explores noir themes through a morally complex protagonist in a critique of American capitalism and societal despair.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's victory exposes Biden administration's false claims about the 'evils of capitalism'

Bernie Marcus emphasized the importance of capitalism and the free market during his final years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Blood for Dust review a gutsy, state of the nation shoot-em-up lands in Coen bros territory

The film effectively explores noir themes through a morally complex protagonist in a critique of American capitalism and societal despair.
more#american-dream
Miscellaneous
fromDecider
4 months ago

'Landman' Episode 2 Recap: "Dreamers & Losers"

The West Texas oil patch, as depicted by Sheridan, is a harsh, unforgiving environment where grief and human connection are sacrificed for profit.
fromHarvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business

The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Should Be a Turning Point for Corporate America

Public sentiment has turned from distrust in corporations to outright hatred, rooted in frustrations with systemic failures in capitalism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Elon Musk's rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding

Musk's involvement with political funding underscores the demand for reform in political financing in the UK.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago
Writing

The Impossible Story of Commumism

Communism started as a hopeful reaction to capitalism's horrors but has largely failed to fulfill its promises, culminating in oppression and tragedy.
fromDefector
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Beyond Belief | Defector

The prevailing harshness of reality makes alternative, albeit flawed, realities seem appealing due to the absence of agency and meaningful choices.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Alice Schwarzer, journalist: We are facing profound changes in the relationship between the sexes. It's dangerous'

Alice Schwarzer critiques the commodification of women and the impact of capitalism and globalization on modern feminism.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Did Latinos Vote for Trump?

Latino voters prioritize capitalism over traditional American values in their political choices.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What We Do in the Shadows Recap: Wall Street Vampires

Guillermo's transformation into a ruthless vampire mirrors the greed found in venture capitalists, highlighting a critique of modern capitalism.
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago
Writing

Less Sex Scenes, More Sex Shots: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on "Anora" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Sean Baker's films interrogate the relevance of fairy tales in contemporary society, blending humor and harsh realities.
fromThe New Inquiry
7 months ago
OMG science

World Wide Waves: an interview with Laleh Kahlili

Shipping is crucial for capitalism and embodies systemic exploitation of labor in global supply chains.
#sally-rooney
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

Hot Commodity

Sally Rooney's works combine literary depth with mass appeal, reflecting both generational struggles and romantic pursuits.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
Music

Oliver Callan: 'Working in RTE is like being a Basil Fawlty character - you have to come to terms with funny frustration'

Oliver Callan reflects on his career, the challenges of capitalism, and the significance of family traditions in shaping his life experiences.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Writing

Hot Commodity

Sally Rooney's works combine literary depth with mass appeal, reflecting both generational struggles and romantic pursuits.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
Music

Oliver Callan: 'Working in RTE is like being a Basil Fawlty character - you have to come to terms with funny frustration'

Oliver Callan reflects on his career, the challenges of capitalism, and the significance of family traditions in shaping his life experiences.
more#sally-rooney
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
London

Politics hat-trick can't beat Arsenal at home | Brief letters

Public events can clash with important sports matches, affecting attendance.
There's a cultural shift in artwork displayed in government offices towards representation of women.
Tupperware's decline highlights the importance of planned obsolescence in capitalism.
Wildlife stories continue to astonish, as showcased by clever behavior of zoo animals.
Business
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

The Intractable Puzzle of Growth

Economic growth presents a dual imperative: it's necessary for stability yet unsustainable for the environment, creating a significant societal conflict.
fromThe Ringer
8 months ago
Writing

Farewell to 'Evil,' a Show That Will Leave Us Knowing It Was Right

Evil concludes with a sense of closure, reflecting on faith and challenges against supernatural forces in a modern context.
fromRelay FM
8 months ago
Digital life

Clockwise #567: That's Not How Capitalism Works - Relay FM

Capitalism today is evolving beyond mere profit motivations, focusing more on community engagement.
Apple's competition with creators signifies a changing digital economy.
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