Final Exam - MSP 1021 Questions Answered Correctly

"Cult of Individuality" - ANSWER-A mentality that contains a combination of Egotism, Exhibitionism, Hedonism, Tribalism and Consumerism. It makes one believe they are unique and special, but still belong. Egotism: "I am important!" Exhibitionism: "Look at me!" Hedonism: "I want instant gratification! Now!" Tribalism: "I stand out, yet I belong!" Consumerism: "Look at what I buy, own, and wear!" What are capitalism and Consumerism selling? - ANSWER-DREAMS! being to having to appearing goods to desires to attention What is symbolized by the Disney Starcruiser? - ANSWER-Hyperreal Dreams; substituting signs of the real FOR the real What is symbolized by the Huxley vs. Orwell table? - ANSWER-Orwell's "1984": - controls society's FEARS with themes of domination, propaganda, poverty and patriotism/nationalism Huxley's "Brave New World": - controls society's DREAMS with themes of seduction, advertising, luxury and consumerism What is symbolized in "1984" by George Orwell? - ANSWER-- Big Brother is a symbol for a Panopticon on society - society is controlled via fear and restrictions