Television knows no night. It is perpetual day. TV embodies our fear of the dark, of night, of the other side of things.
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The war was won on both sides: by the Vietnamese on the ground, by the Americans in the electronic mental space. And if the one side won an ideological and political victory, the other made Apocalypse Now and that has gone right around the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the dual nature of victory in war, emphasizing both physical and psychological realms.
Jean Baudrillard points out that in the Vietnam War, victory was perceived differently by both sides; the Vietnamese achieved physical triumph in battle, while the Americans won the ideological war through media and narrative, exemplified by the impact of the film 'Apocalypse Now.' This highlights how the consequences and interpretations of conflict can transcend mere military outcomes, affecting culture and perception globally.
Themes
WarVictoryIdeologyMediaVietnamApocalypse Now
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the Vietnam War, this quote can emphasize the different kinds of victories that can arise from conflict.
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