Marcuse vividly describes how modern society has become one-dimensional; that is, we have identified so much with the needs imposed on us by industrial capitalism that we are no longer cognizant of...

Marcuse vividly describes how modern society has become one-dimensional; that is, we have identified so much with the needs imposed on us by industrial capitalism that we are no longer cognizant of our individual realities. What are some examples from contemporary culture that you think contribute to this one-dimension? Are there aspects of contemporary consumerist culture that you think might do the opposite and actually empower or liberate individuals?