An alternative view on the foundations of our society

A few years back I accidently stumbled on Adam Curtis The Century of Self and All watched over by Machines of Loving Grace).

I have found them to be an interesting view on the foundations of our modern society. I really liked the two mentioned above and embedded them below for your viewing pleasure. I recommend watching at least the first 20 minutes and then decide wether to continue. I have found them worthy of my time.

All watched over by Machines of Loving grace

All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace is a 2011 BBC documentary series by filmmaker Adam Curtis. The series argues that computers have failed to liberate humanity and instead have "distorted and simplified our view of the world around us".

All watched over by machines of loving grace from mayo11 on Vimeo.

The century of Self

This series is about how those in power have used Freud's theories to try and control the dangerous crowd in an age of mass democracy." Adam Curtis

The Century of the self [1/4] Happiness Machines from zerzoura on Vimeo.


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