Hegelian Hipsters: Part II

This is in follow up to a previous post about an article in Adbusters magazine.

 In this article, cultural critics are quick to point out hipster homogeneity.  A valid, yet over-stated criticism, in my opinion.  Over the past few years I’ve shared similar notions regarding the “dazed and confused” youth of the 21st century.  However, what fascinates me is the authenticity of hipster culture.  The spread of hipsterdom, almost global in reach I might add, epitomizes the shallowness inherent in capitalist culture.  It’s a social movement based solely not on a fight for fair labor practices or a living wage, but on “fashionably” embracing an idealized version of working class culture.

Marx would be so proud of his lil’ Hegelian hipsters

Disclaimer: This is actually in the comments section of the first Hegelian Hipsters post. However, I like the ideas and I like how it is written, so I’ve made it an entry in my blog as well.