There has never been a time in history when more of our 'culture' was as 'owned' as it is now. And yet there has never been a time when the concentration of power to control the uses of culture has been as unquestioningly accepted as it is now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Culture is more owned and controlled by concentrated power now than ever before, yet this acceptance is higher.
- In plain terms
- More culture is owned now, and people accept the control over it without question.
- What can you take from it?
- Ownership and control over culture have peaked while public acceptance of this control remains high.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls the culture we consume?
- Why do we accept strict cultural controls?
Another view
The claim of unquestioning acceptance may ignore active resistance movements.
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