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The discourse shifts to critique the modern cultural landscape. The rise of evil—rampant violence, moral depravity, and ideological fanaticism—is paralleled by what the speaker calls the death of art. Art is inherently opposed to ideology; it explores life, questions, and celebrates beauty. But in a culture saturated with dogmatic ideologies, genuine art is censored, altered, or suppressed because it refuses to conform.
He quotes philosopher Pascal Bruckner, emphasizing that ideology seeks control and fixes the truth, suppressing life’s complexity. Art, by contrast, is a probe into the unknown, illuminating life’s contradictions and challenging moral dogma. When ideology triumphs, cultural vitality diminishes, and the authenticity of life erodes.