Month: February 2021
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Techligion
Techligion, a portmanteau of “technology” and “religion,” refers to the phenomenon where people treat technology with a fervor and devotion similar to religious beliefs. This analogy highlights how the adoption and use of technology can sometimes exhibit characteristics associated with religious practices. Let’s delve deeper into the idea of techligion and its potential implications: In…
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The Great Becoming Overwhelming
“The great becoming overwhelming” captures the transformative process by which something of considerable significance evolves into a force or phenomenon that is all-encompassing, perhaps even to the point of being intense or overpowering. This concept can apply to various contexts, from cultural phenomena to personal experiences: In essence, “the great becoming overwhelming” captures the dynamic…
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Amelie
Amelie is like this absolutely delightful demagogic retro postcard version of France. You know, the way it presents Paris and its charm is kind of like a throwback postcard, but with a twist. And the term “demagogic” might sound a bit strong, but it’s like the film takes certain aspects of French culture and exaggerates…
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Amelie
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Hyperbolic Discount
Far out, man, the whole avoiding-hell racket is a cosmic con job! Sure, dodging the fiery furnace down the line might seem like the ultimate score, but zoom in, baby, zoom in. We’re talking about living, breathing, now, and the now is a cracked mirror reflecting a reality gone batshit. We’re strung out on this…
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Monoculture
In the flickering neon glow of the Chromatic Strip, the words shimmered on the grit-streaked window of the Lotus Cafe: “Monoculture, man. It’s a feedback loop from hell. Same tired tropes, recycled like yesterday’s synth-pop. Breeds stagnation, like rot spreading through the datastream.” He nursed his lukewarm ramen, the vat-grown noodles a pale imitation of…
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People Narrow to Their Choices
The grey room. Options sprawl, a tangled mess on the linoleum floor – careers, lovers, cities, vices. They writhe, pulsate with a sickly neon light. You, a bloodshot eye peering through a cracked peephole, must choose. But choice is a meat grinder, baby. It chews you up, spits out a pre-packaged version of yourself, cellophane-wrapped…
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Lost In Translation
In the vast expanse of linguistic exchange, the act of translation serves as both a bridge and a chasm, enabling communication across cultures while inevitably losing entire universes of meaning along the way. The notion that “there are universes lost in translation” encapsulates the profound truth that lies at the heart of this process –…
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Adult Supervision
The chrome sheen of the abandoned vending machine distorted the reflection staring back at me. It wasn’t me, exactly. It was a funhouse mirror version, all sharp angles and fractured memories. The long stretches of summer, once measured in scraped knees and firefly jars, now stretched into an uncertain future. We were unsupervised alchemists, I…
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Clubhouse: Cocaine for Lunch – Navigating the Anxious Act 2s of Social Media
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media platforms, Clubhouse emerges as a unique entity, offering users a novel experience of audio-based interaction. However, akin to the rush of a cocaine high, Clubhouse also presents a cocktail of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty, reminiscent of navigating through Act 2s in a game of musical chairs. This essay…