The Century of the Self
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167
Masterclass
Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
42
Educational Value/50
44
Craft & Quality/50
38
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The TVI Take
Adam Curtis's four-hour documentary about how Freudian psychology was used by corporations and governments to control mass behavior. Educational about Edward Bernays, public relations, and the history of consumer capitalism.
Among the most intellectually ambitious documentary series made for television. Curtis's essay-film format is distinctive.
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