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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 4,577 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,338 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 201,120 | $1,119,000 | 823$ |
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,508 | $3,845,000 | 1,951$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 53,550 | $1,500,000 | 557$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,546 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 7 | 539,971,698 | 319,639 | $6,579,100 | 3,393$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Costa Rica:
Walter Benjamin is referenced regarding the organization of violence associated with messianic ideas.
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Germany:
Walter Benjamin's ideas on truth and language are discussed in relation to music and its interpretation.
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Russia:
Walter Benjamin's essay 'One-Way Street' is noted as a book that has raised suspicion during similar checks.
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Ireland:
Walter Benjamin wrote a text in 1921 entitled 'Capitalism as Religion' that considers capitalism as a religious system.
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Indonesia:
Walter Benjamin highlighted the uniqueness and originality of art in his work 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction'.
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Venezuela:
Walter Benjamin's concepts are invoked to discuss the impact of photography on society.
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Ireland:
Walter Benjamin is referenced in relation to the exhibition's title, as he described the metaphorical 'angel of history'.
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Spain:
Benjamin's quote about hope is referenced in the context of Solnit's views.
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France:
Walter Benjamin is associated with the covered passages of Paris and is known for his fragmented and dispersed works on architecture.
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France:
Walter Benjamin was a Jewish intellectual who was among the exiles fleeing the Nazis.
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