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Adam Curtis

born 1962

Adam Curtis is a British documentary filmmaker and theorist, known for his innovative and provocative films that explore themes of power, politics, and media. His notable works include "The Century of the Self," "The Power of Nightmares," and "HyperNormalisation," which analyze the complexities of contemporary society and the influence of narratives on public perception. Curtis’s distinctive style combines archival footage and a compelling narrative to challenge conventional views of history and politics.

  1. In our age of individualism, we see computers as ways through which we can express our individuality. But the truth is that the computers are really good at spotting the very opposite. The computers can see how similar we are, and they then have the ability to agglomerate us together into groups that have the same behaviours.

    Adam Curtis
    #computers#individuality#conformity

  2. Nobody trusts anyone in authority today. It is one of the main features of our age. Wherever you look, there are lying politicians, crooked bankers, corrupt police officers, cheating journalists and double-dealing media barons, sinister children's entertainers, rotten and greedy energy companies, and out-of-control security services.

    Adam Curtis
    #authority#distrust#corruption