Modernity represents this turning away from reality, this self-referential process (solipsism) which I've identified as true Nihilism, where reality, nature, the world is not engaged in directly but indirectly.
The F-Artist depicts his emotional reactions to the world, and so he can claim to have value simply because he can convey them...or his marketing team …
A point which I'm trying to get my head around, wondering if anyone has any Psychological/Psychoanalytic evidence for either way: does media influence lead to increase action or increased apathy?
Let me explain the reasons for both and hence my confusion; when consumers see something in the media (especially movies/video games)- take 'V for Vendetta' as an example- are they inspired to action …
Movies - short reviews, recommendations, opinions, discussions...
Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:15 am by AutSider
WARNING: The thread will contain spoilers. Recently I watched:
Ender's Game
It's a movie about a group of kids (aged 12-15 or so) who are trained from young age in warfare to become soldiers and defend humans against an alien threat. Ultimately, they end up being given control of an entire army and exterminate the aliens while still thinking they're just playing a game.
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:13 am by 
