- Sep 22, 2013
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This is a modernism-meditation exchange between Krishna (Hindu god of negotiation), Shiva (Hindu god of destruction), and a demonic messenger of the ominous Hellmouth (a region of pure sadistic evil) regarding the intelligence of mass traffic/capitalism/consumerism.
Is 'TrumpUSA' a sign of imagination-indulgence?
Why do Americans love horror-movies (e.g., Friday the 13th)?
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KRISHNA: Do you realize Americans love horror-cinema?
SHIVA: Damnation-storytelling is a trend in modern civilization.
DEMON: We saw this trend in earlier times (e.g., inception of Christianity).
KRISHNA: This resurgence in damnation-folklore parallels the rise of technology.
SHIVA: People are simply 'anxious' about the use of 'unnatural' elements (i.e., metals).
DEMON: Scientists are ironically wary of inventing A.I. (Artificial Intelligence).
KRISHNA: Is there a 'tempting' allure to entreating an endless curiosity about intelligence?
SHIVA: Yes, intelligence itself is something everyone wants to enhance/augment.
DEMON: This is where the desire to destroy and create anarchy arises!
KRISHNA: Maybe the mind wants to entreat a strange fear about frailty/sensitivity!
SHIVA: In that case, there must be a 'dark-side' where endless fear exists!
DEMON: What fool would want to enter such a realm ill-prepared?
KRISHNA: There's a sadomasochistic pleasure to 'facing' danger...
SHIVA: Maybe the 'dark-side' protects us from indulging our fascination with anarchy!
DEMON: Who can deny that anarchy can be as 'intriguing' as governance?
KRISHNA: Modern capitalism/consumerism (i.e., 'TrumpUSA') is a 'convenience-system.'
SHIVA: Wall Street is occupied by shrewd sharks; there's a Burger King in Afghanistan.
DEMON: America has arguably become a 'cholesterol-culture.'
KRISHNA: Should American kids indulge in graphic video-games (e.g., Mortal Kombat)?
SHIVA: What is the moral symbolism of TV shows such as Desperate Housewives?
DEMON: Perhaps we can use art to entreat our fascination with pleasure and pain!
KRISHNA: The age of media/computers requires adequate supervision/monitors.
SHIVA: The peer-edited online encyclopedia (Wikipedia) symbolizes 'social teamwork.'
DEMON: People want access to liberal interaction with modern marvels (e.g., Facebook).
KRISHNA: Maybe horror-films (e.g. Friday the 13th) symbolize 'American idealism.'
SHIVA: Horror-films also represent a meditation on the 'necessity' of havens.
DEMON: A 'haven' is a shelter where fear is comforted (not exploited)!
KRISHNA: Movie-ratings (R, PG-13, PG, G) represent adult-supervision and social control!
SHIVA: Movie critics (e.g., Rex Reed, Siskel & Ebert) are 'diplomats' of art-negotiation.
DEMON: Are movies about religion (e.g., The Last Temptation of Christ) democratic?
KRISHNA: Perhaps the plethora of vigilantism-daydream themed comics films reveals sanity.
SHIVA: Captain America, Wonder Woman, and Superman are great 'democracy totems.'
DEMON: Let us agree that the 'dark-side' is a region of pure indulgence...
KRISHNA: Freedom (e.g., eTrade) must be tempered with humility (e.g., 9/11).
SHIVA: Terrorism is the adversary of bureaucracy...
DEMON: The 'dark-side' will always be available for damnation-storytelling!
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Is 'TrumpUSA' a sign of imagination-indulgence?
Why do Americans love horror-movies (e.g., Friday the 13th)?
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KRISHNA: Do you realize Americans love horror-cinema?
SHIVA: Damnation-storytelling is a trend in modern civilization.
DEMON: We saw this trend in earlier times (e.g., inception of Christianity).
KRISHNA: This resurgence in damnation-folklore parallels the rise of technology.
SHIVA: People are simply 'anxious' about the use of 'unnatural' elements (i.e., metals).
DEMON: Scientists are ironically wary of inventing A.I. (Artificial Intelligence).
KRISHNA: Is there a 'tempting' allure to entreating an endless curiosity about intelligence?
SHIVA: Yes, intelligence itself is something everyone wants to enhance/augment.
DEMON: This is where the desire to destroy and create anarchy arises!
KRISHNA: Maybe the mind wants to entreat a strange fear about frailty/sensitivity!
SHIVA: In that case, there must be a 'dark-side' where endless fear exists!
DEMON: What fool would want to enter such a realm ill-prepared?
KRISHNA: There's a sadomasochistic pleasure to 'facing' danger...
SHIVA: Maybe the 'dark-side' protects us from indulging our fascination with anarchy!
DEMON: Who can deny that anarchy can be as 'intriguing' as governance?
KRISHNA: Modern capitalism/consumerism (i.e., 'TrumpUSA') is a 'convenience-system.'
SHIVA: Wall Street is occupied by shrewd sharks; there's a Burger King in Afghanistan.
DEMON: America has arguably become a 'cholesterol-culture.'
KRISHNA: Should American kids indulge in graphic video-games (e.g., Mortal Kombat)?
SHIVA: What is the moral symbolism of TV shows such as Desperate Housewives?
DEMON: Perhaps we can use art to entreat our fascination with pleasure and pain!
KRISHNA: The age of media/computers requires adequate supervision/monitors.
SHIVA: The peer-edited online encyclopedia (Wikipedia) symbolizes 'social teamwork.'
DEMON: People want access to liberal interaction with modern marvels (e.g., Facebook).
KRISHNA: Maybe horror-films (e.g. Friday the 13th) symbolize 'American idealism.'
SHIVA: Horror-films also represent a meditation on the 'necessity' of havens.
DEMON: A 'haven' is a shelter where fear is comforted (not exploited)!
KRISHNA: Movie-ratings (R, PG-13, PG, G) represent adult-supervision and social control!
SHIVA: Movie critics (e.g., Rex Reed, Siskel & Ebert) are 'diplomats' of art-negotiation.
DEMON: Are movies about religion (e.g., The Last Temptation of Christ) democratic?
KRISHNA: Perhaps the plethora of vigilantism-daydream themed comics films reveals sanity.
SHIVA: Captain America, Wonder Woman, and Superman are great 'democracy totems.'
DEMON: Let us agree that the 'dark-side' is a region of pure indulgence...
KRISHNA: Freedom (e.g., eTrade) must be tempered with humility (e.g., 9/11).
SHIVA: Terrorism is the adversary of bureaucracy...
DEMON: The 'dark-side' will always be available for damnation-storytelling!
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