The key vulnerability of the spectacle is its tie to capitalism. And if the current logic of capitalism is to charge more for less, this will extend to the content of the spectacle itself.
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McDonald's Pulls Down AI-Generated Holiday Ad After Deluge of Mockery
McDonald's Netherlands is catching flak for a stupefying AI-generated video, which was roundly condemned on social media.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The key vulnerability of the spectacle is its tie to capitalism. And if the current logic of capitalism is to charge more for less, this will extend to the content of the spectacle itself.
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In the society of the spectacle, professions are based on appearance rather than substance. Thus those who have made a living at appearance are qualified for all professions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy gets a question from former Biggest Loser trainer Cara Castronuova, a Jan. 6 defendant advocate who now works for the MyPillow Guy's network.
October 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In the society of the spectacle, professions are based on appearance rather than substance. Thus those who have made a living at appearance are qualified for all professions.
In the integrated spectacle, the star of consumption merges together with the star of decision-making.
Time to tune in to some analysis from Antifa expert…Chef Andrew…Gruel?…founder of…American Gravy Concepts?
October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In the integrated spectacle, the star of consumption merges together with the star of decision-making.
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Sometimes it's nice to remember that even Marcus Aurelius was like "you don't have to comment on everything bro"
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sometimes it's nice to remember that even Marcus Aurelius was like "you don't have to comment on everything bro"
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There just isn’t a lot of political science research that’s like “what happens when the king is also on Facebook all day”
July 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There just isn’t a lot of political science research that’s like “what happens when the king is also on Facebook all day”
Recent reviews of Caesarism in the 21st Century from @uexeterpress.bsky.social:
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#LiberalWorldOrder #Interregnum #Caesarism #Gramsci #ElonMusk
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Caesarism in the 21st century: crisis and interregnum in world order
How has the global rise of populist and authoritarian politics challenged international norms? To what extent can these shifts be attributed to new innovat
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March 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Recent reviews of Caesarism in the 21st Century from @uexeterpress.bsky.social:
academic.oup.com/ia/article/1...
brill.com/view/journal...
#LiberalWorldOrder #Interregnum #Caesarism #Gramsci #ElonMusk
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#LiberalWorldOrder #Interregnum #Caesarism #Gramsci #ElonMusk
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Sigh. We fucking warned you.
February 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Sigh. We fucking warned you.
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When Trump accused the Mexican government of allying "itself with narco-trafficking groups – which one pundit called 'Trump’s missile' – (it) appeared to have blindsided officials." This language is instructive for thinking about the role of media in the current collapse of the US hegemony. 🧵
February 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
When Trump accused the Mexican government of allying "itself with narco-trafficking groups – which one pundit called 'Trump’s missile' – (it) appeared to have blindsided officials." This language is instructive for thinking about the role of media in the current collapse of the US hegemony. 🧵
If we are all sharing our favorite David Lynch moments today, mine is in this clip between 3:01 and 3:18. Spit your coffee all over your computer funny--
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twin peaks season 3 epic scenes
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January 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If we are all sharing our favorite David Lynch moments today, mine is in this clip between 3:01 and 3:18. Spit your coffee all over your computer funny--
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4C6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4C6...
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Rate my Spotify Wrapped
December 5, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Rate my Spotify Wrapped
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A good strategist knows to prepare for an enemy's incompetence as much as their strengths. A blundering enemy can be strong when underestimated, and weak when understood.
December 11, 2024 at 2:48 AM
A good strategist knows to prepare for an enemy's incompetence as much as their strengths. A blundering enemy can be strong when underestimated, and weak when understood.
March 21, 2024 at 3:35 AM