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Why Your World Feels Broken (It Was Predicted 30 Years Ago) | Manuel Castells
Why is our world more connected than ever, yet more divided? Sociologist Manuel Castells predicted this chaos three decades ago in his book 'The Power of Identity' (part of the Information Age trilogy). This video breaks down his core concept: the clash between the 'space of flows' (global elites, digital networks) and the 'space of places' (local communities, physical reality). We explore how this conflict fuels religious fundamentalism, nationalism, and even the collapse of traditional family structures. From the Zapatista uprising to American militias, see how identity becomes a weapon—and a prison. Discover the three types of identity (legitimizing, resistance, project) and why your sense of self is at the center of today's biggest crises.
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