Observations on the Beat Way of Life [Way Beyond The West no. 3] (KPFA)
LectureRadioWay Beyond the West/ Way Beyond the West15 August 1959KPFAAlan WattsSpeaker#sanfrancisco#freedom#losangeles
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- 28m
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The transcript discusses the Beat movement and its cultural impact, contrasting productive and unproductive lifestyles among youth. It critiques societal attitudes toward freedom, production, and leisure, highlighting the tension between conformity and authentic self-expression. The speaker emphasizes the importance of inner exploration and cautions against judging movements by their superficial imitators.
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