Summary of "What is Hauntology?"
The video explores the concept of hauntology, which involves the presence of ghosts or specters from the past that influence the present and future.
- The speaker delves into the work of theorists like Jacques Derrida, who explore the idea of haunting in philosophy and ontology.
- The video discusses how nostalgia for the past and the unrealized futures of the past can haunt society.
- It also touches on the impact of media and digital technology on the spectralization of truth and politics.
- The video concludes by highlighting the disenchantment of the world in the face of capitalism and the ongoing presence of ghosts in our society.
Creators or contributors featured
- Jacques Derrida
- Karl Marx
- Michel Foucault
Category
Art and Creativity