This is probably the most astute comment on the current media landscape I've ever seen. Just as Moore says, much of our world is trapped in the 20th century. The media, the philosophy, the people in charge...
I once read Baby Boomer culture described as an ugly toad squatting on the rest of society, holding it back. The truth turned out to be a bit different though. Even the younger generations still willingly embrace 20th century life (probably more than they realize).
I think social media will finally tip things over into a new era though. The narcissism that is its core feature is also an outgrowth of 20th century individualism and a quest for self actualization. Pushed to its limits, it destroys its participants and society at large.
For anyone interested in these topics, I highly recommend The Century Of The Self. It talks about the intersection of psychology, marketing, technology and the generation that grew up with them in the 20th century.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Century_of_the_Self
I once read Baby Boomer culture described as an ugly toad squatting on the rest of society, holding it back. The truth turned out to be a bit different though. Even the younger generations still willingly embrace 20th century life (probably more than they realize).
I think social media will finally tip things over into a new era though. The narcissism that is its core feature is also an outgrowth of 20th century individualism and a quest for self actualization. Pushed to its limits, it destroys its participants and society at large.
For anyone interested in these topics, I highly recommend The Century Of The Self. It talks about the intersection of psychology, marketing, technology and the generation that grew up with them in the 20th century.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Century_of_the_Self