It is a kind of tyranny, i've been noticing it as well. just think how many signs and notices are constantly issuing commands in every town and city centre, and sometimes even mocking you, as in 'Smile. You're on CCTV'. i wrote a piece about 'Thought Terminating Cliches' which were used by the Maoists in China to repress free thought and silence dissidents, and are also being used widely today! https://avantgardens.substack.com/p/thought-terminating-cliches-and-the
Very well said. Perfect association to the fickleness and stupidity of fashion. I’m a maligned servant by trade, to the oligarchical bureaucracy (banks) with no current prospects and no desire to seek them out, however; I do write a bit (here on substack) and I also do some podcasting. No significant following yet but... as did the Moses of psalm 90; i hope in the establishment of the “work of my hands”. I also dare now to hope that you might enjoy my work as i have yours:) and if you would consider contributing your thoughts in any way, i would be thrilled! I’m thrilled now just to imagine it. Cheers and God Bless!-tanner
It is a kind of tyranny, i've been noticing it as well. just think how many signs and notices are constantly issuing commands in every town and city centre, and sometimes even mocking you, as in 'Smile. You're on CCTV'. i wrote a piece about 'Thought Terminating Cliches' which were used by the Maoists in China to repress free thought and silence dissidents, and are also being used widely today! https://avantgardens.substack.com/p/thought-terminating-cliches-and-the
Very well said. Perfect association to the fickleness and stupidity of fashion. I’m a maligned servant by trade, to the oligarchical bureaucracy (banks) with no current prospects and no desire to seek them out, however; I do write a bit (here on substack) and I also do some podcasting. No significant following yet but... as did the Moses of psalm 90; i hope in the establishment of the “work of my hands”. I also dare now to hope that you might enjoy my work as i have yours:) and if you would consider contributing your thoughts in any way, i would be thrilled! I’m thrilled now just to imagine it. Cheers and God Bless!-tanner
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridiculous-ubiquitous/id1691401854
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outskirts-podcast-with-tanner-and-friends/id1644214519
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drifting-pinions/id1679073697
Speaking of dedicated followers of labelling fashion, this is courtesy of the caretaker at my late mother's retirement village:
https://substack.com/@thebodysnatchers/note/c-44424057?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=q7fge
Wow. They can’t stop!