Incredibly well thought-out and articulated. Read this for the first time a couple weeks ago, and the line "reality TV show for people who think they are smart" is something that has come to mind several times since. I love the actionable solutions that are suggested, gives the article an optimistic feel that is often missing from politically critical writing.
“ When people say: “last night was a movie” or “that view is picturesque,” they’re framing the representation of reality as more real than lived reality.
Art no longer imitates life; it’s life that imitates art. “
Mind blowing!! 🤯 this was a great read. I tend to agree with you that paying too much attention to the fake fake fake can feel numbing and all-consuming. I made it a goal for the rest of the year to focus on the REAL. Thankful for your reminder that I am not a bad person because I don’t watch the news :)
“The real change begins at the grassroots level, where your efforts can have a tangible and lasting impact.“
Concluded perfectly. The sub point number 5 is cherry on top.
I choose to be almost entirely pessimistic about American government as a whole, where I feel the two party system is two heads of the same snake. The snake being the flow of money from corporations and super PACs.
This gives me a tinge of hope that within the masses an individual can make an actual difference. Well written.
Incredibly well thought-out and articulated. Read this for the first time a couple weeks ago, and the line "reality TV show for people who think they are smart" is something that has come to mind several times since. I love the actionable solutions that are suggested, gives the article an optimistic feel that is often missing from politically critical writing.
“ When people say: “last night was a movie” or “that view is picturesque,” they’re framing the representation of reality as more real than lived reality.
Art no longer imitates life; it’s life that imitates art. “
Mind blowing!! 🤯 this was a great read. I tend to agree with you that paying too much attention to the fake fake fake can feel numbing and all-consuming. I made it a goal for the rest of the year to focus on the REAL. Thankful for your reminder that I am not a bad person because I don’t watch the news :)
“The real change begins at the grassroots level, where your efforts can have a tangible and lasting impact.“
Concluded perfectly. The sub point number 5 is cherry on top.
I choose to be almost entirely pessimistic about American government as a whole, where I feel the two party system is two heads of the same snake. The snake being the flow of money from corporations and super PACs.
This gives me a tinge of hope that within the masses an individual can make an actual difference. Well written.