(1) What is the “Culture Industry thesis”? explainAdorno and Horkheimer’s argument and then discuss whether or not you agree with their position.
(2) Write an essay considering some of costs of consumer society and our habits on consumption. Are there alternatives available that you would reasonably endorse?
(3) What is gentrification? What are some of its causes and effects? Why, according to zine author Orphana, is it a force that should be resisted?