Re:The Notre Dame fire and the future of history
by worldsayshi on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @04:49PM
(#19677171)
I think there's a lot to say about this. I feel that today's Zeitgeist doesn't favour radical renewal. It feels like it's quite anxious and conservative as a whole. We're unsure about the future and what direction to go as a species. And as often before we look for comfort in our ancestors.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:The Notre Dame fire and the future of history
by jakecopp on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @08:52PM
(#19678701)
I find this a fascinating point. In my understanding it's in complete contrast to the modernist architectural movement with its ideals of urban renewal.
Anyone have any other thoughts on this current Zeitgeist?
Re:The Notre Dame fire and the future of history
by mindcrime on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @09:05PM
(#19678763)
Personally, I think a lot of the current Zeitgeist is rooted in what Alvin Toffler called Future Shock[1]. Given that he wrote his book in the late 60's / early 70's, and considering how much technological change in particular has accelerated since then, I do believe that most of us are walking about in a "future shock" state.