In Capitalist Realism, Fisher examines how the comforts of capitalism create an inability to imagine alternatives, effectively suppressing revolutionary change. Mark Fisher ([[Capitalist Realism]], 2009): 1. “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” • Fisher argues that modern society is so dominated by capitalist ideology that alternatives seem impossible, a dynamic maintained by distractions and consumer culture. 2. “The pervasive atmosphere of total cultural and political sterility is sustained by a combination of ceaseless economic pressure and the addictive properties of capitalist culture.” • Fisher critiques how entertainment and consumerism numb critical thought and maintain the system. `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:`