Work, Play, and Control: The Hidden Structure of Free Time
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We will be discussing an excerpt from philosopher Theodor W. Adorno on the concept of free time. Adorno challenges the idea that our leisure is truly free, arguing that it remains shaped by the same societal forces that structure work. Is free time a genuine break from labor, or just another form of control? How do our hobbies, entertainment, and even relaxation reinforce systems of unfreedom?
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