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In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, all of life presents itself as an immense accumulation of sp
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"In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, all of life presents itself as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has moved away into a representation"

- Guy Debord

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In this quote, Guy Debord is referring to modern-day society and the method we experience the world around us. He recommends that whatever we experience has ended up being a phenomenon, a type of home entertainment or performance, and that our direct experiences of life have been replaced by representations of those experiences. This can be seen in the method we consume media, engage with technology, and even interact with each other on social media platforms. Debord appears to be recommending that this shift away from direct experience to representation has significant impacts on our relationship with truth and the way we comprehend ourselves and the world around us.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Guy Debord between December 28, 1931 and November 30, 1994. He/she was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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