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Free Climbing, Hip Hop, and Capitalism: the Modern Monetised Spectacle
Climber Alex Honnold’s recent ascent of Taipei 101 raises a few questions regarding the modern monetised spectacle. On the 25 th of January 2026, Netflix livestreamed Honnold’s climb with a ten second delay. Without any safety gear, just one error would have resulted in thousands of spectators lining the tower’s base being witness to a catastrophic death. Questions would have been raised over Netflix’s ethical rights to stage and film such an event. Resignations would be in
Arthur Horsey
17 minutes ago3 min read
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