The statement is gratuitous, FJ... having no "real" value for life. It's also incomplete ... for, not just art, but everything - be it a gesture, a word, an action - is political. So, if one still wants to use your expression, then everything is art. Again true but gratuitous.
Actually, the problem is inherent in modernity, where everything has become a sign for something larger, paralyzing thought and action. Given time I would like to get back to it in more detail. Thanks!
btw - I wasn't trying to make any philosophical or psychological point with this post. I was merely trying to convey the message that I saw the movie "aNONYmous" this past weekend and now highly recommend that all my friends see it!
btw2 - You might want to click on the "Dali" link at the "endless enigma" post for a lecture on the problem not only of "modernity", but of human cognition, generally.
btw - I wasn't trying to make any philosophical or psychological point with this post. I was merely trying to convey the message that I saw the movie "aNONYmous" this past weekend and now highly recommend that all my friends see it!
I understand. But i had a post half-ready on it once ... may be i will be able to finish it now. :)
The movie is releasing here in late Nov ... will watch it then. Speaking of which, i am looking forward to this.
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Both could drive you mad
all art is political.
The statement is gratuitous, FJ... having no "real" value for life. It's also incomplete ... for, not just art, but everything - be it a gesture, a word, an action - is political. So, if one still wants to use your expression, then everything is art. Again true but gratuitous.
Actually, the problem is inherent in modernity, where everything has become a sign for something larger, paralyzing thought and action. Given time I would like to get back to it in more detail. Thanks!
It is a bit of an "enigma". ;)
Why does the dog chase his tail?
everything has become a sign for something larger, paralyzing thought and action
Immobilized by....???
Manque, where are you now?
Shall we follow your gaze, or mine?
My memory is now officially shot. I looked all over for where I might have poosted this video... instead of the two above... c'est la vie.
btw - I wasn't trying to make any philosophical or psychological point with this post. I was merely trying to convey the message that I saw the movie "aNONYmous" this past weekend and now highly recommend that all my friends see it!
btw2 - You might want to click on the "Dali" link at the "endless enigma" post for a lecture on the problem not only of "modernity", but of human cognition, generally.
btw - I wasn't trying to make any philosophical or psychological point with this post. I was merely trying to convey the message that I saw the movie "aNONYmous" this past weekend and now highly recommend that all my friends see it!
I understand. But i had a post half-ready on it once ... may be i will be able to finish it now. :)
The movie is releasing here in late Nov ... will watch it then. Speaking of which, i am looking forward to this.
Now that is simply uncanny.
Fear of pain can certainly obscure the "desire" (if there is such a thing) for a "WORTHwhile" death. Self-surpassing sacrifice for the big Other.
lol. 'Tis.
The previous comment was re Now that is simply uncanny. :)
It's my word for the day... ;)
...and the day is almost over in my part of the world. ;)
I wish I could say the same. It is nearly lunchtime though... ;)
Pleasant dreams!
btw, i just saw this at Merriam-Webster, while checking the word...
Uncanny is currently in the top 1% of lookups and is the 283rd most popular word on Merriam-Webster.com.
A green arrow indicates a fast mover: this word increased significantly in lookups over the past seven days.
Guess others share in your interest... :)
pleasant dreams
...thanks, FJ. And Bon Appétit. :)
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