Daily Archives: May 27, 2012

21st Century and Its Discontents, Part 13: A Re-Visioning of “Civilization” in Light of Impending Apocalypse … Prometheus Made us “Civilized” … And Doomed

Kaleidoscope of Postmodern Life, Part Thirteen: On Defiance, Alienation from Nature, “Civilization,” Apocalypse, Marxism, OWS, and Ayn Rand Will “Progress of Man” Be Humanity’s Epitaph? All of the “achievements” of “civilization,” these increases of control over Nature, are traditionally seen … Continue reading

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Foolin’ the People About America…Better Off Than Fifty Years Ago? Part 2: Starving for Prosperity

Better Off Than Fifty Years Ago? Part Two: Starving for Prosperity Foolin’ the People About America Obvious “Truths” There is an abundance of food in America There is a huge problem with obesity in America because folks actually have too … Continue reading

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