The way you opened this piece speaks directly to Marx's theories on both 'Spectacle' and 'Capitalist Realism' - the idea that capitalism naturalizes its own absurdity, making alternatives unimaginable. Hyper-normalization speaks to this as well and it's beyond surreal once you're able to pierce that veil and truly see the desolate erosion of all that is good that our world truly and sadly embodies. It can be so hard not to succumb to that despair that you beautifully and heart-breakingly articulated but as you also illustrated in the perfect way: "That there are still so many countless millions who care a lot. Who would risk life and limb to save a stranger. Who believe in this collective human project and wouldn’t sell it out for any sum." The best of us are able to navigate an empire in complete and total free-fall - channeling their collective energies into organized collective action. No more false promises from a belligerent behemoth. Time to follow in the example of heroes like Greta and free the people of this world from their chains.
This was the perfect read right before the bulk of my work day gets rolling so as always, I appreciate you and the work you do tremendously Scarlet! Your output is one of the best out there - don't let anyone divert you from your current course and path (the people are thankful and better off because of what you do!).
The Marx sketch hit way too hard.
I wish as I was as articulate as you are.
Hell yeah.
The way you opened this piece speaks directly to Marx's theories on both 'Spectacle' and 'Capitalist Realism' - the idea that capitalism naturalizes its own absurdity, making alternatives unimaginable. Hyper-normalization speaks to this as well and it's beyond surreal once you're able to pierce that veil and truly see the desolate erosion of all that is good that our world truly and sadly embodies. It can be so hard not to succumb to that despair that you beautifully and heart-breakingly articulated but as you also illustrated in the perfect way: "That there are still so many countless millions who care a lot. Who would risk life and limb to save a stranger. Who believe in this collective human project and wouldn’t sell it out for any sum." The best of us are able to navigate an empire in complete and total free-fall - channeling their collective energies into organized collective action. No more false promises from a belligerent behemoth. Time to follow in the example of heroes like Greta and free the people of this world from their chains.
This was the perfect read right before the bulk of my work day gets rolling so as always, I appreciate you and the work you do tremendously Scarlet! Your output is one of the best out there - don't let anyone divert you from your current course and path (the people are thankful and better off because of what you do!).
Yes. Scarlet knows - "This world will break your heart, over and over again."
Is it not odd Greta was released, but eight others are still in detention including Rima Hassan, member of the european parliament?
I wonder what their game is and it's worrying. We rely on the brave to take the story forward.