Theodore Adorno

Theodore Adorno was a German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist known for his critical approach to culture and society. He analyzed how mass media, consumerism, and industry shape individual thinking and suppress critical consciousness. Adorno believed that culture industries, like film and popular music, often promote conformity and hinder authentic human experience. His work emphasizes the importance of critical thinking to challenge societal norms and understand the ways capitalism influences culture and individual freedom. Overall, he sought to explain how modern society impacts human authenticity and how we might resist manipulation through critical awareness.