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1. Liquid society / Echo Chambers

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In late-capitalist societies, what does the expansion of the market dimension coincide with?

Certain realms of life

Physical marketplaces

The entire social sphere (correct)

Selected market sectors

According to Bauman, the image of "liquidity" represents:

The balanced and secure nature of institutions, relationships, and identities in the current era

The solid and stable nature of institutions, relationships, and identities in the current era

The rigid and predictable nature of institutions, relationships, and identities in the current era

The volatile, ever-changing, and elusive nature of institutions, relationships, and identities in the current era (correct)

In liquid societies, individuals should be flexible and adaptable to constantly pursue new opportunities.

True (correct)

False

The playlist paradigm reflects a shift in consumer behavior towards personalized preferences.

True Signup and view all the answers

According to Barry Schwartz in his book 'The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less' (2004), what does the paradox of choice describe?

The phenomenon where an excess of choices can lead to stress, dissatisfaction, and decision paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of opportunity cost?

The value of the opportunity foregone when deciding to allocate limited resources in a certain way. Signup and view all the answers

How does the dynamics introduced by liquid society shape social relationships?

By accelerating the dissolution of traditional social structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of digital platforms on social fragmentation?

They amplify the dynamics of fragmentation Signup and view all the answers

How does constant connectivity impact the development and maintenance of relationships?

Creating unnecessary stress and strain on relationships Signup and view all the answers

What challenges does constant connectivity pose to social interaction?

It makes it difficult to gauge the appropriate level of engagement Signup and view all the answers