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Like A Thief In Broad Daylight

Power in the Era of Post-Humanity

Slavoj Zizek author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:19th Sep '19

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This insightful work examines the interplay between technology and capitalism, revealing the potential for radical change in a transforming world. Like A Thief In Broad Daylight invites critical reflection.

In Like A Thief In Broad Daylight, Slavoj Žižek explores the intricate relationship between technology and capitalism in today's world. He argues that as automation becomes increasingly prevalent, the traditional structures of work and finance begin to dissolve. This transformation raises critical questions about the future of society and the potential for radical change amidst the chaos. Žižek's insights reveal a landscape where the familiar systems of power are challenged, and new possibilities emerge, albeit in a world that often feels oppressive and morally ambiguous.

The book delves into the notion that we are at a crossroads, where the old capitalist paradigm is crumbling, and something new is poised to take its place. Žižek emphasizes the importance of recognizing these shifts, urging readers to awaken to the reality around them. He critiques the prevailing narrative that equates moral corruption with pragmatism, suggesting that what is often presented as freedom may, in fact, be a form of systemic oppression. Through his philosophical lens, Žižek encourages a re-examination of our values and beliefs in light of these changing dynamics.

Like A Thief In Broad Daylight is not just a critique of contemporary issues; it is also a call to action. Žižek's thought-provoking observations challenge us to reconsider our understanding of hope and change in an era that seems determined to stifle both. This book serves as a vital contribution to the discourse on technology, power, and the future of humanity, offering a unique perspective from one of today's most influential thinkers.

Žižek is a thinker who regards nothing as outside his field: the result is deeply interesting and provocative * Guardian *
Žižek leaves no social or cultural phenomenon untheorized, and is master of the counterintuitive observation * New Yorker *
In a world determined to crush hope of radical change, where moral corruption poses as pragmatism and systemic oppression as the new freedom, Slavoj Zizek's excellent new book serves humanity in a way that only authentic philosophy can -- Yanis Varoufakis

ISBN: 9780141989198

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 12mm

Weight: 180g

240 pages