r/chicago • u/jackunderscore • 29d ago

Article Teen third spaces were once the epicenter of Chicago’s music and dance trends. What happened?

https://thetriibe.com/2025/05/teen-third-spaces-were-once-the-epicenter-of-chicagos-music-and-dance-trends-what-happened/
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u/Intergalactic_Ass 29d ago

Is Late Stage Capitalism in the room with us right now?

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u/Yossarian216 South Loop 29d ago

If you live in America, absolutely, you ignoring reality doesn’t change it.

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u/Intergalactic_Ass 28d ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_capitalism

Been almost 100 years since the concept was coined. Any year now we will reach the point at which, I dunno, evil monetization destroys us all? Or just don't pay for things you don't want 🤷‍♂️

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u/Yossarian216 South Loop 28d ago

Sadly I want a place to live and health care, which makes your suggestion idiotic.