Media, Information and Technoculture 3935F/G Study Guide - Final Guide: Late Capitalism, Deconstruction, Hyperreality

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The culture of late capitalism ; classical elements embedded i modern techniques, materials and styles. There is no all-bearing truth only subjectivity and relativism. Describes pomo as the culture of late capitalism . Pomo merges all discourse into an undifferentiated whole. Pomo characterized by pastiche and a crisis in historicity . Historical progress people get better w tech. Possibility for multiple interpretation of texts; more inclusive. Draws upon multiple theories, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases. Recycles past, uses old forms: sequels, genres, pop immersed with samples, titanic, pearl, harbour, blade. Runner, star wars, transformers, shaggy angel of the. Ridicule by slective, exaggerated imitation; bring out irony in original"s comic, foolish natures, satire. Jameson"s blank parody: cut & paste from old products to make new ones, not making fun, just recycling stories. Death of the author; on interaction bt reader + text, all readings are equally meaningful.

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