Guy Debord
Guy Debord was a French Marxist theorist, philosopher, and filmmaker, best known for his influential work 'The Society of the Spectacle' (1967). In this seminal text, Debord critiques the pervasive influence of images and media in contemporary life, arguing that they create a distorted reality that alienates individuals from genuine experiences and critical thought. His concept of 'the spectacle' describes the way in which social relationships are mediated by representations, leading to passivity and apathy among the populace. Debord's ideas have had a lasting impact on critical theory and cultural studies.
Born on Nov 28, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 374,177 | $1,119,000 | 1,531$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,469 | $210,000 | 195$ |
| Totals | 2 | 278,345,848 | 378,646 | $1,329,000 | 1,726$ |
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New Zealand:
Guy Debord was a French situationist philosopher known for his ideas on psychogeography, which influenced the Map Men.
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Indonesia:
Guy Debord's concept of the Society of the Spectacle is discussed in relation to modern terror tactics.
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France:
Vincent Kaufmann has also been recognized for his work related to Guy Debord.
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Spain:
Guy Debord is mentioned as a thinker whose work influences Han's analysis of contemporary issues.
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Indonesia:
Guy Debord referred to the public's actions as détournement.
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Portugal:
Guy Debord was a filmmaker known for his contributions to cinema through his six films made between 1952 and 1978.
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Switzerland:
Guy Debord described how in the 'society of the spectacle', staging replaces reality.
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Colombia:
Guy Debord is referenced for his ideas on spectacle and dialogue in society.
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Venezuela:
Guy Debord's ideas about society and spectacle are referenced in the context of Gasparini's work.
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Pakistan:
Guy Debord's critique of spectacle is referenced in the context of the Istanbul protests.
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