芸能知性の時代――思考なき言葉が社会を支配する｜The Age of Celebrity Intelligence — How Thoughtless Words Rule Society

This episode explores the rise of “celebrity intelligence” in Japan—an age where entertainers speak as if they were thinkers, and fast, pleasant words replace real thought. Shigeki examines how media blurred the line between entertainment and philosophy, turning instant reactions into a substitute for genuine intellect. As silence disappears and speed becomes the new standard of “smart,” society trades depth for comfort. People no longer think; they consume the feeling of understanding. This episode asks: What happens to a culture when performance overtakes thought? And how can we reclaim the space to think slowly, responsibly, and deeply once more?