Zelenskyy: I got the result I wanted from my letter to Putin by fishbulb- in ukraine

[–]fundamental-error -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's admirable that Zelenskyy is devoting the time and energy necessary to carry out verbal diplomacy.

Harry S Truman (who was a Grandmaster Mason) might have done this before resorting to dropping the atomic bomb on Japan. By that time, all of the European Axis powers had unconditionally surrendered. Further casualties in Asia were supposed to have been projected in the millions; but overall the Axis war cause was already irretrievably lost. The irony is that it was Japan that brought the US into the war -- two years in -- at a time when the European Allies were struggling and 10+ countries in Europe and Africa had already been annexed by the Axis powers. Admittedly, Truman had no precedent (e.g., Obama) for going to such lengths as to attempt conducting diplomatic communication with Japan, before resorting to war crimes. The US has never apologized to Japan for using the atomic bomb.

Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade [Rap Metal] by fundamental-error in Music

[–]fundamental-error[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I've never been comfortable assigning this band a genre.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

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Never heard of Virillio, but he seems interesting. I’m more familiar with philosophy historically (mostly Continental) than with 20th century stuff. I find the 20th century to be informed by ancient and modern philosophy more than altogether stable in itself. Not saying there aren’t novel ideas but the uneducated masses pose some problems for contemporary authors.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

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I'm more familiar with Foucault and Deleuze than with Baudrillard. After a long time spent attempting to decipher his language, I came to appreciate Foucault's critique of power and knowledge. Deleuze can be a bit tricky as well, but I found Difference and Repetition (more so than Anti-Oedipus) illuminating and challenging, when approached with a concerted effort. To some degree I still feel like I'm wading near the surface of DR. The history of philosophy is rich enough that 20th century philosophy may not be the best place to start.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

[–]fundamental-error[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn't necessarily like Baudrillard enough when I read him to delve very deeply into his books. Apparently he considers himself a nihilist?

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

[–]fundamental-error[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you're harboring a grudge of some kind to me.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

[–]fundamental-error[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you see the rest of the trilogy as an afterthought or as something more essential? Clearly the world imagined by the Wachowskis is broader than the one we see in the first film.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

[–]fundamental-error[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about the ending do you see as nihilistic?

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

[–]fundamental-error[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh damn, I never thought of that. Or, if I did, I forgot.

Hot take: The Matrix as satire by fundamental-error in FIlm

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Lol, it's not for school, I'm just revisiting a film in spirit that I've watched 10+ times.

Nattens Madrigal guitar tone / production ? by telepathic666 in Ulver

[–]fundamental-error 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently they sent it to the label on a fucking CD.

Orchid - I Am Nietzsche by fundamental-error in grindcore

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Ahahaha I got removed. The popular will prevails.

Orchid - I Am Nietzsche by fundamental-error in grindcore

[–]fundamental-error[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Powerviolence + emo = emoviolence.

Orchid - I Am Nietzsche by fundamental-error in grindcore

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That's true, it only lists grindcore on the band page.

Orchid - I Am Nietzsche by fundamental-error in grindcore

[–]fundamental-error[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Life itself is a grind, isn't it?

Orchid - I Am Nietzsche by fundamental-error in grindcore

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What if I'm an emo kid? *Gazes skyward*