Abstract
How to break with the spectacular form that democracy has taken today and return it to its origins: the street, the barricade and the insurrection?
n the democracy of the spectacle, the people are an audience that is dragged along, politicians are performers and political conflict is a commercial product. Election campaigns have become permanent and those who want to conquer political power must obey the merciless laws of commercial media (platforms). The consequences of this are considerable. It leads to a political system that is propelled by provocation and sensation
n the democracy of the spectacle, the people are an audience that is dragged along, politicians are performers and political conflict is a commercial product. Election campaigns have become permanent and those who want to conquer political power must obey the merciless laws of commercial media (platforms). The consequences of this are considerable. It leads to a political system that is propelled by provocation and sensation
| Translated title of the contribution | Spectacle democracy |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Publisher | Epo Uitgeverij |
| Number of pages | 77 |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Feb 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Democracy
- Politicians
- Political Conflict