In this film, the Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han traverses both Seoul and Berlin, acting as a "guide" to the themes of his best-selling book, The Burnout Society .
While the film is a philosophical exploration rather than a standard travel guide, it highlights specific facets of Seoul to illustrate Han’s concepts of the "achievement society" and self-exploitation:
: Seoul serves as the ultimate case study for Han's "Burnout Society," showcasing a culture defined by constant connectivity and the erosion of private, "negative" space. How to Experience This Guide
: The documentary uses the backdrop of Seoul’s hyper-modernity to visualize "positive violence"—a form of exhaustion not caused by outside force, but by the internal drive to always do more.