Philosophy
The Culture of the New Capitalism
by Richard Sennett · 1984
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The Culture of the New Capitalism
9 Takeaways: 1) The Illusion of Freedom: How New Capitalism Fragments Lives
Key Insight 1: The Illusion of Freedom: How New Capitalism Fragments Lives
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Key Insight 2: From Iron Cage to MP3 Player: The New Architecture of Power
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Key Insight 3: The Erosion of Social Capital: Loyalty, Trust, and Knowledge in Flux
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Key Insight 4: The Specter of Uselessness: When Experience Loses Value
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Key Insight 5: Meritocracy's Soft Center: The Damaging Cult of Potential Ability
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Key Insight 6: Consuming Politics: When Citizens Shop for Leaders at the Wal-Mart of Ideas
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Key Insight 7: The Self-Consuming Passion: How Modern Desire Undermines Engagement
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Key Insight 8: The Unprogressive Drift: Why the New Culture Resists Collective Progress
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Key Insight 9: Reclaiming the Anchor: Narrative, Usefulness, and Craftsmanship for a Better Future
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