Walter Benjamin
German cultural critic, philosopher and social critic (1892–1940)
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Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
Lex Fridman
A German member of the Frankfurt School, a key group in Marxist thought, known for his interest in cultural questions and for broadening Marxism beyond narrow economic and political focuses.
Chris Arnade on Walking Cities
Conversations with Tyler
Mentioned in the context of the 'aura' of artworks and the age of mechanical reproduction.
Dante #10: Purgatory Cantos 5-14
Predictive History
Philosopher who conceptualized the 'aura' of artwork, suggesting paintings can absorb and reflect energy from audience participation.
Dante Livestream #10 (Thursday, June 25 9AM)
Predictive History
Philosopher, whose concept of 'aura' is used to explain the unique, living energy of an artwork derived from centuries of audience interaction.