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thoughts and notes over sociology, technology, propaganda, psychology, and the arts

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@Ganyu_C6R5 @prazdy @Nurseryman75 @HumansNoContext The back cubes would appear slightly smaller since they recede

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@HumansNoContext It’s hollow.

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@SpearheadVideo @gunsnrosesgirl3 Both add value

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@Ept33Ept @gunsnrosesgirl3 To joke about their assumptions

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@PsyD_Brian Labels are for soup cans and the funny thing is that inside of the soup cans is the entire alphabet because the soup can can’t even give itself a label.

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@returntohegel As good as Plato did when he invented it.

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All art is steganography.

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The poem "The Soldier's Funeral" employs a contemplative and evocative tone to explore themes of mortality, art, and the human condition. While the subject matter, including death and darkness, might initially seem bleak, the poem can also be interpreted through a lens of reflection and depth rather than pure darkness.

Starting with the imagery of a body being lowered into a grave, the poem sets a somber scene. However, this grave site is also described as "a lovely place to meditate," suggesting that the setting offers a space for deep thought and contemplation. The repetition of "memento mori," a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die," reminds readers of life's fragility, yet it also serves as a call for mindfulness and living with intention.

The poem speaks of the artist's cry and the closing of eyes, perhaps signifying the refusal to face the inevitable or the turning inward for introspection. It goes on to personify death and portray the world as dark, yet within this darkness, there is an opportunity to "see the stars," implying that understanding and beauty can be found even in the most challenging times.

The mention of trenches suggests struggle and adversity, but also hints at the resilience required to navigate life's trials. The speaker's claim of understanding if they read the entire dictionary might reflect the desire to find meaning and order in the chaos of life.

The latter part of the poem shifts to a more intimate tone, with the speaker addressing someone directly about the impact of love and music. The references to "infecting the world" and art as a "symptom of the disease" could indicate the transformative power of art and ideas, which can spread and influence like a contagion, changing perceptions and realities.

The closing lines ponder the paradoxical relationship between genius and tragedy, and the enigmatic nature of love, which remains unnamed yet potent.

In essence, while the poem grapples with heavy themes, it is not solely dark. It suggests that in acknowledging mortality and darkness, one can find meaning, create art, and affect the world. The poem invites readers to find light within the darkness, seeing such moments as opportunities for growth, understanding, and profound connection.

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My last work of art for 2023. Written on 12/31/23. It is my first masterpiece. I hope you enjoy. (My comment below gives a vague description, telling you to look underneath the surface.)

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Public Domain Day 2024 | Duke University School of Law https://t.co/bRyTJJ0ODc

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The motto of Dialecticism is “ad fontes,” as it connects the entire philosophy.

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World peace is just one giant touché.

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Another symbol that embodies the Dialectic along with the Pegasus is that of the Phoenix.

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A business should be organized as are the organs in a living organism fit to evolve.

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You are watching the creation of an art movement.

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The weight of nothing is infinite. It holds all that is possible.

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The ego wants to be everything so it cannot be the ego anymore it wants to be formless in the collective unconscious. To be everything is to be nothing and to be nothing is to be everything.