Digital Freedom as Internalized Oppression
An article in The New Atlantis argues that contemporary power no longer manifests as external oppression but as an internal compulsion to perform, blurring the line between manager and managed. The piece critiques how digital freedom creates a sense of overwhelming choice that paradoxically feels oppressive from within.
Key facts
- Power is described as feeling like opportunity rather than oppression.
- Pressure builds from within, overwhelming the sense of choice.
- Individuals become both manager and managed.
- The article is published by The New Atlantis.
- The piece is titled 'Why Digital Freedom Feels So Oppressive'.
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- The New Atlantis