The concept of 'society' is a cultural issue
Christian Caliandro contends that the term 'society' has become obsolete, as individuals overlook the plight of others, rendering them invisible. The affluent prioritize their own interests, fostering class animosity, a point made by Edoardo Sanguineti in 2007. They disregard public services in favor of private options. Caliandro draws parallels to Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York,' illustrating how modern 'white natives' belittle Black individuals and immigrants. The foundation of society, reliant on collective effort, is deteriorating as people lead solitary existences among their peers. The trend of charging for public areas, such as train stations, signifies a decline since the 1980s. Unjustified invasions and bombings should elicit outrage, yet the absence of reaction reveals more profound issues.
Key facts
- The concept of 'society' has fallen into disuse in political practice and public discourse.
- People no longer care about the conditions of others, turning them into invisible ghosts.
- The wealthy focus on their own interests and embrace class hatred, as per Edoardo Sanguineti's 2007 statement.
- Wealthy individuals see no need to preserve public services like healthcare, transport, education, and culture.
- Caliandro references Bill the Butcher from Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York' as a prototype of America First leaders.
- Contemporary 'white natives' openly ignore and humiliate Black people and immigrants.
- Society was built on common effort to live together and create civilization, but this foundation is crumbling.
- Individuals cultivate illusory self-sufficient lives, interacting only with their social-racial-economic peers.
- Shared environments like cities, schools, museums, and bars remain common by definition.
- Normalization of closing and charging for places like train stations shows the advanced stage of degradation.
- Invading and bombing another country without justification should trigger unanimous condemnation and sanctions.
- The failure to condemn such acts indicates a problem rooted in degradation since the 1980s.
Entities
Artists
- Christian Caliandro
- Edoardo Sanguineti
- Martin Scorsese
- Daniel Day-Lewis
Institutions
- Artribune
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Symbola Fondazione per le Qualità italiane
Locations
- Italy
- America
- New York