Adorno and Horkheimer (Frankfurt School)

Adorno and Horkheimer, members of the Frankfurt School, were philosophers and thinkers who explored how culture and society influence individuals. They argued that in modern capitalist societies, media and entertainment often serve to manipulate and distract people, fostering conformity and suppressing critical thinking. This creates a ‘culture industry’ that maintains social inequalities and prevents genuine understanding or change. Their work critically examines how economic and political structures shape culture, affecting our beliefs, desires, and awareness of true freedom and individuality.