Week 6 - Cobb, Ch. 6 (Human Nature)

Cop shows demonstrate the culture's quest to understand human nature, morality and purpose. The "ordinary" has been elevated in the last 200 years of culture. What once was "kingly annointing" from God is now for all people. "Identities now constructed through consuming." Shopping MRI brain scans show increased activity in section of brain dedicated to self identity!!! Hyperreality creates endless dissatisfaction. Our memories are critical in defining our reality. Machinization (borging) is a blessing (medicine, technology) and a curse (less relationships).