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Jiang's description of modern capitalism as a society that accumulates nothing of value until it destroys its will to live.
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civilizational suicide
Jiang's description of modern capitalism as a society that accumulates nothing of value until it destroys its will to live.
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Jiang says Weber and Durkheim are prophets because they see a wealthy, connected civilization moving toward depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-destruction.
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"...that this civilization is an abomination. It's on a path to suicide. It's on a path to self -destruction. There's no purpose in this..."
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"...before in human history have there been more depression, anxiety, more suicides, more feeling of disconnection, okay? So, think about this. Let's do a..."
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"...a zombie civilization that is on the path to civilization of suicide, right? Okay, so this was depressing, but I feel as though we..."
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