The Experience Society: Life Beyond Subjectivity
Svend Brinkmann
Paperback, 96 pages
9781836390954
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An enlightening look at how our elevation of the sensorial and the subjective has impaired our ability to connectāand how we might build that connection back.
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In todayās so-called experience society, everything is judged by personal experience, from online shopping to funerals. Value is measured by how satisfying an individual finds their experience, and the experience economy thrives on this desire for entertainment and fulfilment. Yet debates often reach an impasse when reduced to subjective feelingsāwhether offence is taken or criticisms are dismissed. Svend Brinkmann explores this cultural shift, examining how our reliance on subjective experience limits meaningful discussions and social cohesion. He argues that reclaiming a shared, objective reality is essential for tackling the major issues of our time and for fostering genuine understanding beyond personal perceptions.
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Contents
Introduction
1 Welcome to the Experience Society
2 But Thatās Just How You See It
3 Farewell to the Experience Society
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The Experience Society: Life Beyond Subjectivity
The Experience Society: Life Beyond Subjectivity
Svend Brinkmann
Paperback, 96 pages
9781836390954
Ā
An enlightening look at how our elevation of the sensorial and the subjective has impaired our ability to connectāand how we might build that connection back.
Ā
In todayās so-called experience society, everything is judged by personal experience, from online shopping to funerals. Value is measured by how satisfying an individual finds their experience, and the experience economy thrives on this desire for entertainment and fulfilment. Yet debates often reach an impasse when reduced to subjective feelingsāwhether offence is taken or criticisms are dismissed. Svend Brinkmann explores this cultural shift, examining how our reliance on subjective experience limits meaningful discussions and social cohesion. He argues that reclaiming a shared, objective reality is essential for tackling the major issues of our time and for fostering genuine understanding beyond personal perceptions.
Ā
Contents
Introduction
1 Welcome to the Experience Society
2 But Thatās Just How You See It
3 Farewell to the Experience Society
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Svend Brinkmann
Paperback, 96 pages
9781836390954
Ā
An enlightening look at how our elevation of the sensorial and the subjective has impaired our ability to connectāand how we might build that connection back.
Ā
In todayās so-called experience society, everything is judged by personal experience, from online shopping to funerals. Value is measured by how satisfying an individual finds their experience, and the experience economy thrives on this desire for entertainment and fulfilment. Yet debates often reach an impasse when reduced to subjective feelingsāwhether offence is taken or criticisms are dismissed. Svend Brinkmann explores this cultural shift, examining how our reliance on subjective experience limits meaningful discussions and social cohesion. He argues that reclaiming a shared, objective reality is essential for tackling the major issues of our time and for fostering genuine understanding beyond personal perceptions.
Ā
Contents
Introduction
1 Welcome to the Experience Society
2 But Thatās Just How You See It
3 Farewell to the Experience Society
