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The Terminal Self

By Simon Gottschalk

The Terminal Self Philosophy

The Terminal Self

By Simon Gottschalk

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Inspired by interactionist theory and Goffman's dramaturgy, this book traces the terminal or online self, generated by our modern practice of interacting with others on terminals, both on- and offline. It explores the deterioration of our sensory engagement in face-to-face interactions; the 'hyper-narcissism' that comes to characterise the project of the self in contemporary society; the short, decontextualized, often faceless and instrumental nature of our terminal interactions with others; the drive for immediate gratification, voyeurism and exhibitionism that shapes hypermodern lives; and the sense of panic and urgency that prevails in our responses to an incessant flow of communication.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
156
Release Date:
2018-02-12
Publication Date:
2018-02-12
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
147243708X
ISBN13:
9781472437082
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
405 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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