In their insightful critique of contemporary society's obsession with productivity and positivity, the authors skillfully navigate through intricate philosophical terrains, drawing on a diverse array of thinkers from Han Byung-Chul to Deleuze and Stiegler. Through meticulous analyses, the authors challenge the prevailing narratives surrounding desire, attention, and societal progress, urging readers to confront the existential crises of our time. Ultimately, this thought-provoking work serves as a clarion call for a radical reimagining of desire—one that embraces a deeper, more nuanced engagement with the self and the world.

Suji Park, Konkuk University, South Korea

This wide-ranging collection of essays examines post-media Korea through the lens of the profound thinkers Félix Guattari and Gilles Deleuze. Drawing on diverse references to philosophical concepts, artistic practices, and societal dynamics, this insightful collection is remarkable for its sincere and thoughtful investigation of the complexities of media, technology, and cultural transformation in the modern era.

Hyeyoung Maeng, California State University

On Critical Postmedia and Korea: Philosophy, Technology, Literature presents a compelling exploration of contemporary Korean culture, deftly navigating the intersections of philosophy, technology, and literature. Through diverse perspectives ranging from BTS's global impact to the intricacies of South Korean youth's relational desires, this book offers invaluable insights into the complexities of modern Korean society and its place in the global landscape.

Peter D. Matthews, Hanyang University, South Korea

Modern South Korea, with its hyper-individualism and techno-capitalism, is like nowhere else and everywhere else. In that sense, critical voices capable of shedding light on the relationship between media, power, and existentialism are necessary, and they should come from both within and without. Bradley is a self-confessed “native stranger” and that critical detachment, as well as a strong understanding of psychoanalytic thinkers from the Frankfurt School, of Deleuze and Guattari, and Han Byung Chul makes this book an important read for anyone wishing to get a deeper understanding of what is happening here in Seoul.

David Tizzard, Seoul Women's University, South Korea