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This was such a fascinating read! Attali’s exploration of music as a form of power, economy, and social control was both thought-provoking and, at times, eerily relevant. The way he connects music to the structures of capitalism and political systems gave me so much to think about, especially in terms of how sound and noise are used to shape society.

While some sections were dense, I found his argument about music as a predictor of social change particularly compelling. The idea that shifts in musical production and consumption foreshadow economic and political transformations? Wild, but it makes so much sense when you think about it.

I also think this is a great read for my sociology seminar on sound! It really ties into broader discussions about how sound operates beyond just aesthetics—how it reinforces power, structures society, and even signals shifts in economic and political orders.

Overall, this book challenged me in the best way. It’s theoretical, but it’s also deeply relevant to how we experience sound in everyday life. A great read for anyone interested in the intersections of music, power, and economics!