Marc Augé

Marc Augé is a French anthropologist known for his concept of "non-places," describing spaces like airports, highways, and shopping malls that lack meaningful social interactions or personal history. These places are designed for transit and utility rather than community or identity, highlighting how modern life often involves fleeting, anonymous encounters. Augé’s work explores how such environments influence our sense of place, memory, and social connection, emphasizing the impact of globalization and technology on contemporary human experience.