The spectacle produces hypernormalisation

Thought Shrapnel

Auto-generated description: A diagram illustrates different cultural phenomena such as circus, carnival, and luxury, radiating from the central concept of spectacle, each associated with specific themes like devotion, identity, and violence.

We live in a world of 'spectacle' which Guy Debord would have recognised, as both described and predicted it. This is closely linked to the idea of 'hypernormalisation' in which surreal events are presented as normal.

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