The Century of the Self
Overview
Sigmund Freud's influential psychoanalytic theories continue to shape global perspectives on human desire, often without individuals realizing their impact. This documentary delves deeply into Freud's concepts, exploring their pervasive influence on advertising, consumer culture, and political strategies. Through a comprehensive analysis, it reveals how these ideas have been harnessed to manipulate and drive modern society, highlighting the intricate relationship between our subconscious motivations and the commercial forces that surround us. The film serves as a thought-provoking reflection on the unseen power of psychological insights in shaping contemporary life.
Episodes
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1
Happiness Machines
Title: Devices of Joy Plot: This narrative explores the dynamic between Sigmund Freud and his American nephew, Edward Bernays. In the 1920s, Bernays ...
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2
The Engineering of Consent
The show delves into how influential figures in post-war America leveraged Freud's concepts of the unconscious mind in an attempt to manipulate the po...
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3
There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed
Title: The Inner Authority Must Be Overthrown Plot: During the 1960s, a group of revolutionary psychotherapists rose up against the dominance of Freu...
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4
Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering
Title: Eight Wine Enthusiasts in Kettering Plot: The narrative explores how both the British Labour Party and the Democratic Party in the United Stat...
