From Gutenberg to Nietzsche: Rise of the Superman
Channel: German Philosopher
Date: 2024-02-08

This is the first video in a series on the interplay between media technology and identity, focusing on how the Gutenberg revolution empowered Nietzsche to create his Superman.

The whole series will build on Professor Hans-Georg Moeller's work which you can find on the channel "Carefree Wandering"

Chapters:

00:00 Intro: Why I am doing this
04:32 Nietzsche's Myth of the three Metamorphoses 2.0
07:28 Identity Theory 101: Sincerity, Authenticity and Profilicity
11:52 Gutenberg, Luther & Hegel
17:21 Nietzsche's Superman
21:08 Nietzsche & Peak Authenticity

Sources:

1. Media Philosophy: A Critical Wrap-Up
https://youtu.be/zD1PCixdXJ4
(For a comprehensive summary of Professor Moeller's theory of how the media shape human identity)

2. What is German: A Simple Answer.
https://youtu.be/c-Wtr5Bq710
(A video on German identity with focus on Luther and Kant.)

3. Kant, Marx, and Media Theory
https://youtu.be/ETpCmbbcNJA
(Very important episode)

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