Walter Benjamin
Walter Benjamin was a German-Jewish philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist known for his influential works on aesthetics, literature, and modernity. His writings explore the intersections of art, technology, and society, particularly in the context of the changing landscape of the 20th century. Benjamin's famous quote about boredom being the 'bird of dream' that hatches the egg of experience highlights his belief in the creative potential of boredom and its role in the human experience.
Born on Sep 15, 1892 (132 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 63,557 | $2,700,000 | 2,629$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 33,782 | $1,400,000 | 1,012$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,027 | $700,000 | 487$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,789 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Totals | 6 | 127,307,465 | 116,155 | $4,814,000 | 4,155$ |
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France:
Walter Benjamin was a Jewish intellectual who was among the exiles fleeing the Nazis.
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France:
Walter Benjamin is mentioned as a famous figure who committed suicide in Port-Bou during his attempt to escape to Spain.
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Spain:
Walter Benjamin's ideas on narration and storytelling are discussed in relation to contemporary issues.
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Spain:
Walter Benjamin's thoughts are referenced in relation to the concept of memory.
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Nicaragua:
Benjamin warned about the loss of 'aura' in artworks due to mass reproduction.
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Switzerland:
Walter Benjamin argued that an object loses its 'aura' when it is not experienced in its original context.
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United Kingdom:
Walter Benjamin once wrote in his book Illuminations that boredom is a rich, loamy soil of creativity.
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Romania:
Walter Benjamin wrote about boredom in his book 'Illuminations'.
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