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After hearing the news of the Vegas shooting following the election of capitalism-baron (a former casino-mogul) Donald Trump as U.S. President, I started wondering if our modern age of commerce-driven 'consciousness' (i.e., Wall Street) is making the everyday layperson much more sensitive (or even paranoid!) about fate and fortune.
Here's a comic book stylized fate-parody vignette about a 'mad scientist,' which I think captures some of the fortune-pensiveness representative of the cultural qualities of our arguably commercialism-blinded 'TrumpUSA.'
Cheers (and Happy New Year's!),
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Eliza was a mad scientist living in London (England) and experimenting with the biochemical impact of behavioral conditions that test a human being's person to adapt and be flexible. Specifically, she was looking at the psycho-somatic affect of steroids and the psychological affect of gambling. Eliza worked with all kinds of chemicals (neurochemicals, peptides, acids, bases, organics, etc.) and had to use rats as guinea pigs unfortunately (she hated doing so but could not use human subjects!). Eliza snapped one day (with the gravity of her research) and decide she'd become a 'mad scientist' --- devoted to understanding the 'karmic-wheel' of chemical manipulation. Yep, she was on her way to becoming Victor Frankenstein himself (very bad).
Fortunately, a passerby in London named Sherlock who lived on her street took note of her odd nightly and daily activities in her apartment (he could see her playing with chemicals through her window) and contacted the American super-sleuth Batman (aka, 'the Dark Knight') who was currently on vacation (taking time off and watching TV and drinking wine at his estate --- Wayne Manor). Sherlock explained to Batman that Eliza had become a 'mad scientist' and was possibly experimenting with gambling and chemical toxins in her London apartment. Batman took up the mission and began studying the metaphysics behind fortune-tarots and the spiritual omens regarding manipulation of nature (mind, body, and earth!).
When Batman arrived in London, well-trained to approach Eliza and deal with her in a paternal manner, he discovered she truly had become a 'mad scientist.' Batman broke into her apartment (through her window) and explained to her that a 'friend' informed him to come to her aid, since she was apparently going 'overboard' with her crazy chemistry-fate experiments. Eliza was furious and demanded to see Batman's 'scientific credentials,' and Batman assured her that he was fully-versed in the philosophy of alchemy and fate-experimentation. Eliza felt convinced but told Batman that he needed to go through her specially-built 'maze' (in a marble museum across the street). The maze would test Batman's ability to deal (spiritually) with the 'chemical wheel-of-fate.' Eliza would 'guide' him through the maze, of course, with her microphone-PA system.
ELIZA: Good. Go through the first hall and around the corner wall!
BATMAN: Why? What's around the corner, Eliza?
ELIZA: Your first clue, Batman.
BATMAN: Alright. I found it. It's a sign that reads, "Choose path 1 or 2!"
ELIZA: Correct. Do you believe it's a 50/50 wager?
BATMAN: It seems that both paths are congruent, though 1 is better-lit.
ELIZA: Will you choose light or darkness for your next clue-sign?
BATMAN: What is the purpose of this test?
ELIZA: You must prove my theory about fate is 'childish' by testing yourself!
BATMAN: I see. Well, I'm not sure if I should feel honored or afraid.
ELIZA: Very funny. So which do you choose, light or dark?
BATMAN: I don't think it's 50/50, and I think your clue is in the dark hall.
ELIZA: Why darkness, Batman?
BATMAN: I think you want me to believe darkness is 'complex.'
ELIZA: So you've decoded my 'bias,' have you?
BATMAN: No, but since you built this maze, your personal preferences emerge!
ELIZA: Isn't that what gambling, chemistry, evolution, and fate are all about?
BATMAN: No, Eliza. Fate is about dealing with faith, not experimenting with consequence.
ELIZA: Well, I'm flustered, and maybe you're right, but you were honest about your rationale.
BATMAN: I have no reason to 'trick' you, Eliza, so why don't you just lead me out of here!
ELIZA: Alright, Batman. I'll let you be my 'psychiatrist,' but I hope you'll remember my maze.
BATMAN: You were telling me that fate is funny, but I'd rather rodeo with Trump.
ELIZA: Perhaps you really are a 'modern patriot,' Batman!
BATMAN: Let's decide that next time over a nice game of Uno...at Arkham Asylum!
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Here's a comic book stylized fate-parody vignette about a 'mad scientist,' which I think captures some of the fortune-pensiveness representative of the cultural qualities of our arguably commercialism-blinded 'TrumpUSA.'
Cheers (and Happy New Year's!),
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Eliza was a mad scientist living in London (England) and experimenting with the biochemical impact of behavioral conditions that test a human being's person to adapt and be flexible. Specifically, she was looking at the psycho-somatic affect of steroids and the psychological affect of gambling. Eliza worked with all kinds of chemicals (neurochemicals, peptides, acids, bases, organics, etc.) and had to use rats as guinea pigs unfortunately (she hated doing so but could not use human subjects!). Eliza snapped one day (with the gravity of her research) and decide she'd become a 'mad scientist' --- devoted to understanding the 'karmic-wheel' of chemical manipulation. Yep, she was on her way to becoming Victor Frankenstein himself (very bad).
Fortunately, a passerby in London named Sherlock who lived on her street took note of her odd nightly and daily activities in her apartment (he could see her playing with chemicals through her window) and contacted the American super-sleuth Batman (aka, 'the Dark Knight') who was currently on vacation (taking time off and watching TV and drinking wine at his estate --- Wayne Manor). Sherlock explained to Batman that Eliza had become a 'mad scientist' and was possibly experimenting with gambling and chemical toxins in her London apartment. Batman took up the mission and began studying the metaphysics behind fortune-tarots and the spiritual omens regarding manipulation of nature (mind, body, and earth!).
When Batman arrived in London, well-trained to approach Eliza and deal with her in a paternal manner, he discovered she truly had become a 'mad scientist.' Batman broke into her apartment (through her window) and explained to her that a 'friend' informed him to come to her aid, since she was apparently going 'overboard' with her crazy chemistry-fate experiments. Eliza was furious and demanded to see Batman's 'scientific credentials,' and Batman assured her that he was fully-versed in the philosophy of alchemy and fate-experimentation. Eliza felt convinced but told Batman that he needed to go through her specially-built 'maze' (in a marble museum across the street). The maze would test Batman's ability to deal (spiritually) with the 'chemical wheel-of-fate.' Eliza would 'guide' him through the maze, of course, with her microphone-PA system.
ELIZA: Good. Go through the first hall and around the corner wall!
BATMAN: Why? What's around the corner, Eliza?
ELIZA: Your first clue, Batman.
BATMAN: Alright. I found it. It's a sign that reads, "Choose path 1 or 2!"
ELIZA: Correct. Do you believe it's a 50/50 wager?
BATMAN: It seems that both paths are congruent, though 1 is better-lit.
ELIZA: Will you choose light or darkness for your next clue-sign?
BATMAN: What is the purpose of this test?
ELIZA: You must prove my theory about fate is 'childish' by testing yourself!
BATMAN: I see. Well, I'm not sure if I should feel honored or afraid.
ELIZA: Very funny. So which do you choose, light or dark?
BATMAN: I don't think it's 50/50, and I think your clue is in the dark hall.
ELIZA: Why darkness, Batman?
BATMAN: I think you want me to believe darkness is 'complex.'
ELIZA: So you've decoded my 'bias,' have you?
BATMAN: No, but since you built this maze, your personal preferences emerge!
ELIZA: Isn't that what gambling, chemistry, evolution, and fate are all about?
BATMAN: No, Eliza. Fate is about dealing with faith, not experimenting with consequence.
ELIZA: Well, I'm flustered, and maybe you're right, but you were honest about your rationale.
BATMAN: I have no reason to 'trick' you, Eliza, so why don't you just lead me out of here!
ELIZA: Alright, Batman. I'll let you be my 'psychiatrist,' but I hope you'll remember my maze.
BATMAN: You were telling me that fate is funny, but I'd rather rodeo with Trump.
ELIZA: Perhaps you really are a 'modern patriot,' Batman!
BATMAN: Let's decide that next time over a nice game of Uno...at Arkham Asylum!
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