ILN EP 155: Postmodernism - Listen - I Learned Nothing

ILN EP 155: Postmodernism

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Pat was feeling fractured about our current stage of history so Ben soothes what ails him by singing him the dulcet tones of Postmodernism. Jk that shit is discordant af. Ben gets into the main themes of Postmodern thought (if you can say there are any) such as the Fragmentation of Subjectivity, the Destruction of Narratives, and the soul-devouring effects of Late-Capitalism and Hyperreality. Pat loved it! And you will too! Don't forget to check out our Patreon for more KNOWLEDGE: patreon.com/ILearnedNothing

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