Thoughts about the world
Our society isn’t working out well for regular people right now. Every politician wants to appear a saviour, a fount of fresh ideas which will solve those problems. Yet this rebellion against the establishment seems to be repeatedly turning towards figures from the top of that existing order. How did these figures manage to dichotomously be both integral to the establishment and seen as fresh opposition to it?
Photos from Mugga Mugga and Farrer.
I haven’t written poetry since I was required to in high school (and it wasn’t something that I ever though I would return to), but to hell with it, lets try.
I posit that the structures of our society act to alienate ourselves from our very human spirit, our essence as human beings. From the dawn of humanity, our core spirit has driven us to craft, to create, to physical exertion, to commune with both nature and our fellows, to find security and seek a higher purpose. The society which we have built has driven us away from all these values, to become a pure Homo economicus which goes against our human spirit and nature. In pursuit of efficiency, we have lost our souls.
Some shots from the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Floriade.
Superheroes are enjoying an extended renaissance in popular culture. Five of the top 20 grossing films of all time have been superhero movies released within the past five years. At the same time, populist politicians have garnered their own fandoms with promises of strong action and simple solutions. Donald Trump is the God Emperor. Jeremy Corbyn is The Absolute Boy. I posit that these two trends are linked as a societal cry for someone who can fix the world by their power alone.
Nice walk through the gardens today. Took a few photos, you can see them here.
Some shots from Monarto Zoo near Adelaide.
Some shots from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Some shots from Gorge Wildlife Park near Adelaide.
