Philosopher Byung-Chul Han is known for his treatise-like reflections on modern life. Combining philosophical inquiry with cultural critique, Han objectively delineates and clarifies modern society’s existential ailments, while trying to discern where we may be going on the current trajectory. His book Hyperculture: Culture and Globalization is a look at the way the world is shifting due to globalization. Han wonders whether the term “culture” even means anything anymore, given human society’s turn away from national and ethnic particularity into a more fluid world of never-ending change.
