Sean Cubitt Livres

Focusing on the theories of influential thinkers like Baudrillard, Debord, Virilio, and Eco, this book critically analyzes their perspectives on simulation within the context of their respective intellectual and social backgrounds. It distills key arguments and promotes a nuanced understanding of simulation, advocating for a thoughtful and selective application of the concept. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the complexities and implications of simulation in contemporary thought.

Exploring the concept of the "good life," this book delves into personal, communal, and universal perspectives on well-being. It challenges readers to reflect on their values and aspirations while considering the interconnectedness of individual fulfillment and collective harmony. Through thought-provoking questions and philosophical insights, it invites a deep examination of what it means to lead a meaningful existence in a complex world.

Exploring the aesthetics of video, this work examines contemporary semiotic, postmodernist, and psychoanalytic theories through the lens of actual video viewing experiences. It delves into how these theoretical frameworks interact with the medium, offering insights into the complexities of visual perception and interpretation in a modern context.

Sean Cubitt offers a large scale rethinking of theories of mediation by describing the ecological footprint of media. He investigates the energy, material, and space needed to create, operate, and dispose of electronic devices, and shows how changing how we use media is the only solution to planetary devastation.