In this video we are going over a book titled "The Palliative Society: Pain Today" written by Byung-Chul Han, a Professor of Philosophy and Cultural Studies. He was born in Korea and teaches at the Berlin University of the Arts.
The book discusses how our societies today have a general fear of pain, which the author calls algophobia. We try to avoid all forms of pain, even the pain that comes with love. This fear of pain also extends to our society as a whole. We shy away from conflicts and controversies that could lead to uncomfortable discussions.
This fear of pain also affects politics. Our political system becomes focused on providing relief rather than implementing significant and potentially painful reforms. As a result, we often see more of the same without any substantial changes.
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20 июн 2023
