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What becomes fascinating is the way the culture industry doesnt deny it and doesnt try to mitigate it, but tries to sell
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"What becomes fascinating is the way the culture industry doesn't deny it and doesn't try to mitigate it, but tries to sell its products as a way of liberating oneself"

- Thomas Frank

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This quote by Thomas Frank speaks with the power of the society industry in modern-day society. He suggests that the culture market does not deny the fact that it is selling products, however instead tries to market them as a way of liberating oneself. This suggests that the society industry knows its power as well as influence, as well as is using it to its advantage. It is trying to encourage consumers that acquiring its products will cause flexibility and freedom, when actually it is simply a way of generating income. This quote highlights the requirement for customers to be familiar with the power of the culture industry and also to be essential of the messages it is sending out. It is important to acknowledge that the culture sector is not constantly watching out for our best interests, which it is important to be mindful of the messages it is sending.

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