DC23 - hark ye cretins, 'tis the end of the world - cynicism, a buyers' guide

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this episode is all about cynicism, about how it has its claws in us and looking how its used by some texts/art in interesting ways... and by others in less interesting, more dangerous ways. we talk about cynicism as influenced by the rise of neo-liberalism and the massive expansion of accessible, consumable culture.
we talk a lot about Alan Moore's Watchmen and about David Foster Wallace's short story The Good Old Neon.
more intriguing commentary about cynicism can also be found here: http://bostonreview.net/books-ideas-literature-culture-philosophy-religion-race-arts-society/jess-row-american-cynicism
music is Radar by Riz MC
Riz MC: https://rizmc.bandcamp.com/album/microscope
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