Quote by Jean Baudrillard

We are becoming like cats, slyly parasitic, enjoying an indifferent domesticity. Nice and snug in the social, our historic passions have withdrawn into the glow of an artificial coziness, and our half-closed eyes now seek little other than the peaceful parade of television pictures.

We are becoming like cats, slyly parasitic, enjoying an indi

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are slowly adopting cat-like qualities, such as being sly and parasitic, while enjoying a comfortable but apathetic lifestyle. Our past passions and desires have been replaced by a superficial sense of contentment, as we immerse ourselves in the artificial comfort of modern society. Our attention is now focused on the passive entertainment provided by television, and we have become complacent observers rather than actively engaged individuals in the world around us.

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Modern Modernism

By Jean Baudrillard

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