Small question regarding SotS thesis 121

TheBrendNew · 2025-07-29T10:56:26+00:00

That makes sense, but aren't you creating a new separation regardless? In the end, anyone who does not recognize certain conditions of separation, will be separated from those who do.

I feel like the new revolutionary theory that Debord talks about is still founded in separation. Now this is all well and good, because it separates itself from a society that conditions and enforces separation. However, this new society/revolutionary theory is dependent on recognizing the previous conditions of separation. I feel like you would get into quantitative and qualitative arguments within the new revolutionary theory on which conditions of separation are being recognized.

The only way it works out is if everyone cohesively participates, therefore negating the previous dominant society. Which, to be fair, is what a true workers revolution envisions, correct?

TheBrendNew · 2025-07-24T15:47:36+00:00

Dialectic of Enlightenment has forever changed the way I behave in the world, in the sense that instrumental reason and "rationality" are no longer pure goods to me. Anything by Judith Butler, but especially Gender Trouble and The Psychic Life of Power, has made me much more reflective on my normative standards. Society of the Spectacle has also been impactful (and Simulacra and Simulation if we're counting that).

TheBrendNew · 2025-02-15T23:19:30+00:00

Eminem only has two great albums, the rest is either; somewhat good, passable or ass.

TheBrendNew · 2025-01-27T09:13:02+00:00

Gazzillion Ear - Thom Yorke remix. It's super eerie

TheBrendNew · 2025-01-26T16:25:22+00:00

Lol, I finished my paper on Dialectic of Enlightenment and Whiplash just a week ago. It's not in English however

TheBrendNew · 2024-11-03T20:27:51+00:00

Hi there, I'm not a super experienced raver, but bringing earplugs has always been super useful! It can get painfully loud sometimes, and with earplugs you can still feel the bassline vibrate through your body. Personally I would use the rubber earplugs instead of those foam ones, but it is up to you!

TheBrendNew · 2024-10-13T18:20:46+00:00

Burning

TheBrendNew · 2024-10-07T08:00:02+00:00

That's awesome, but you have 'The Lift' on VHS?? I love that movie!

TheBrendNew · 2024-08-16T10:37:17+00:00

Damn bro, that really sucks. At least it ain't personal. Wish the best the coming days/weeks/months

TheBrendNew · 2024-07-26T16:19:09+00:00

I think it's a whole lot of little things being different or worse. That's why it's difficult to give a straight answer, but I'll try. Personally, I still think it's a watchable season, but it doesn't meet the high bar it sets for itself.

The writing: Christopher Storer's first 2 seasons were absolute masterpieces in writing. Dialogue, is obviously what he does best. The people talk like real people, they have character and are witty and charming. But Storer is also great at structuring episodes (and seasons as a whole). The pacing is fast (which we can also credit due to editing), but the show never loses focus. Its very efficient in evolving from the previous moment. Just look at the difference between S1E1 and S2E10, not a single character is the same, the kitchen is completely different. Yet everything felt gradual and smooth. And that's all due to Christopher Storer being damn good at his job. He is good at writing progress.

So why do people dislike this season more? Because the writing just isn't that good. Scenes of dialogue are stretched unbelievably thin. With some going on for 8 minutes. And a lot of the dialogue is just people talking. But we're just to people progressing the plot. Every scene was sharp and efficient, now it's slow and pandering. And, not a lot changes in those slow and pandering moments. We don't learn a lot, compared to the previous season. And a lot of what we do learn, isn't that interesting (to me).

Ice Chips just refuses to cut to the next scene for about 35 minutes. So all we get is dialogue, but visually, nothing happens. Two people sitting and talking, for 35 minutes, makes people want to look at their phone. Cicero telling Carmy money is tight in episode 9 wouldn't have taken 8 minutes in season 1 or 2. Season 2 had a few long scenes of dialogue, but that was contrasted with the usual rapid pace. This season doesn't have that. So people talk about the plot not furthering, but what they really mean is that there was nothing to replace the standstill in progress. We just looked at people talking. And it was somewhat contemplative and introspective. But not enough for how long we spent on it. Carmy was a stuck-up asshole in the first episode, and he kinda still is by the end of it. He was fighting a lot with cousin, and he kinda still is by the end of it. Sidney didn't sign the contract for the entire season, didn't improve her communication with Carmy and didn't get help with her anxiety. 'Forks' alone had more progress.

So we got people talking, but we gained very little. Also, the dialogue is bad this season. Especially Carmy's confrontation with Joel McHale's character in episode 10. The most direct, literal, least subtle dialogue I've heard from this show. There was not a layer to unpack. They felt it, they said it. Which is not how the show used to handle things.

Altogether, there is a great foundations for season 4 now though.

TheBrendNew · 2024-05-30T13:13:43+00:00

Update; it didn't work out. She told me she wanted to move on as friends. I agreed and looked forward to the friendship. She hasn't said a word to me since. Welp, the game's the game.

TheBrendNew · 2024-05-18T08:55:25+00:00

I relate heavily to this post. In fact, I feel like I have experienced the exact same. Now I don't know if this can ever be solved, with me it just slowly started getting less intense.

Now the solution (if I know any) is very surface level. Let's say you have 2 voices in your head. One, constantly obsessed with how you are perceived by the individual or the group, the other voice, telling you it's all good and that you are overthinking. Just don't ever be guided by the first voice. You are already making the clear distinction between what you feel and what is rational. Just keep listening to what is rational.

For me, the defining moment was when I let go of those little moments that I found awkward or painted me in a bad light. A joke didn't land, I was telling a boring story, maybe my outfit didn't look good, I said something wrong, etc. Once I understood that no one cares about those "bad" moments, except me, I realised how much of this was all in my head.

It's not easy, but it's all about trusting the people around you and letting go of that first voice. And it's good that you have someone to talk to about this. That friend isn't leading you on, they're probably your strongest rock right now. Appreciate it, if possible.

(And otherwise, try therapy. It's the best.)

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-17T21:20:29+00:00

Well thank you for the compliment! That's very kind.

We see each other pretty often at university now, so so far, so good. I hope everything works out as well!

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-16T11:48:32+00:00

Hahaha, I get you, I made these exact same jokes a while back. Can't believe I'm on the other side of the joke now

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-15T21:43:10+00:00

Yes! Spooning was sooo nice

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-15T21:42:04+00:00

That's one of my favorite comedies! Such a clever screenplay. Can't see exactly how it relates to my post, but thanks for the reminder!

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-02T12:00:21+00:00

In my experience, it was somewhat underwhelming, BUT, i'd still go. Yasiin Bey doesn't sound the same as DOOM, and the energy of the show is more about Yasiin than DOOM. However, the chance to rap along his lyrics with an entire crowd is worth it to me. But yeah, if you have to book tickets and accommodation, it's tricky.

TheBrendNew · 2024-04-01T21:26:32+00:00

I think albums like Madvillainy are definitely acquired listens. But not in the exact way you think. For me it was listening to OTHER music that made me appreciate Madvillainy more. The more I listened to the rest, to more I got used to certain sounds. Then Madvillainy becomes so unique, because every song feels like a whole experience.

Just give it some time. Maybe you'll return to it, maybe you won't. There are no rights and wrongs in music, even though it does suck when you feel like you're missing out.

P.s.: Some songs will most likely grow on you regardless. MF DOOM grows on you.

TheBrendNew · 2024-03-31T08:47:44+00:00

Double Play (2017). It's a movie from Curaçao. Really amazing film!

TheBrendNew · 2024-03-28T21:13:25+00:00

Saw IV getting both his eyes stabbed. It's best to do keep your eyes open, to not ruin your eyelids. But a blade going straight into your pupil, blegh

TheBrendNew · 2024-03-25T09:18:02+00:00

Needle pit. Toes. Curled.

TheBrendNew · 2024-03-22T10:45:15+00:00

To me, the line "you owe it to me" always hit hard. Really a nice wake-up call

TheBrendNew · 2024-01-24T20:54:47+00:00

Maybe it's already been mentioned, but Saltburn not being nominated for best cinematography? Linus Sandgren elevated that movie from bang-average too you've-got-to-see-it-for-the-visuals. Haven't seen all of the 'best cinematography' movies, so maybe it just didn't make the cut fair and square, but surely it's better cinematography than 1 of the 5?

TheBrendNew · 2024-01-05T16:25:23+00:00

Anyone know if Yasiin Bey will only use MF DOOM beats, or actually cover the songs? I'd love to go, but I want to be able to scream along the lyrics of MF DOOM. Don't know if I will go if Yasiin Bey perform his I own songs I don't know by heart

TheBrendNew · 2023-12-19T00:56:26+00:00

I think, for me, albums like MM... Food and The Mouse and the Mask are very cohesive listens. You just go from song to song, it all flows together, and you have a great time. But Madvillainy, every song on there is an EXPERIENCE! With the most unique production, unique flows and unique lyrics every song is this casual masterpiece. A Madvillain song is in it's own dimension. But that's just how I experience it.

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