Towns are excrescences, gray fluxions, where men, hurrying to find one another, have lost themselves.

Summary

This quote by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard expresses the idea that towns or cities have become excessive and chaotic structures, lacking genuine meaning or purpose. Baudrillard argues that in the fast-paced urban environment, people are so preoccupied with seeking connection or interaction with others that they lose sight of their own individual identity and autonomy. He suggests that towns have transformed into disorienting environments where people are overwhelmed by the constant pursuit of connection, leading to a sense of alienation and loss of self.

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