I agree entirely with this essay. I would add however that all societal problems in "Western" communities stem from mass corruption that has transformed the mainstream media into the mechanism by which a malevolent minority survives only by dominating the mal-attentive majority.
That's for sure but I spoke not of all problems but particularly about why so many people were so sensitive to COVID propaganda. Blind trust to experts and fear of death.
Yes, I agree. Covid propaganda was easily broadcast via the mainstream media which depends on rapid distribution via digital sources. That didn't occur during the so-called Spanish Flu because there was no other alternative mechanism available to the masses to learn from.
I think COVID exists, but there were certainly many cases of influenza that were falsely counted as COVID. You may also remember that officials switched from calling it Coronavirus to COVID after a few months, possibly to disguise the fact that the common cold is also a coronavirus. It had to have a scary new name to heighten the fear
Yeah, you're right about changing the name 100%. As for whether COVID was real or not, it doesn't even matter as much. Psy op was still tremendous and all the fascist vax shit - unjustifiable.
When I lost my father and then my mother and then my spouse within the space of six weeks I learned the value of mortality. It impresses upon us the value of our life and being alive. You only have so much time and do not know when you will pass or how much time your loved ones will have.So get on with living life as fully as you can. And express your love for family and friends while they are still alive.
Arguably Aldous Huxley’s best book was his “After Many A Summer Dies the Swan” in which the issues of mortality and immorality are explored in some depth. And then there is the under-appreciated cult film of John Boorman “Zardoz” which shows how immortality could actually be a curse. However one if the best discussions of death and mortality is the book by Viktor Frankl “Yes to Life in Spite of Everything.” Frankl, who survived four Nazi concentration camps and lost his parents, brother and pregnant life to the camps, knew from experience how the nearness of death makes one appreciate life even more.
I feel sorry for your loss and I deeply appreciate your thoughtful comment. Thanks for recommendations too, I haven't watched/read any of it but now am curious about Zardoz.
It's great when my subscribers make contributions in the comments no less valuable than my article itself, thanks again!
You are welcome! Terrorism researchers have always known that one of the more insidious aspects of bioterrorism is its disruption of social solidarity. Other direct attacks tend to create solidarity and more will to resist. But the fear of contagion drives people apart. On top of the needless deaths due to (deliberately?) destructive mandates, closures of social venues , and death protocols by our health establishment - which exceeded the deaths from COVID itself- there was the deaths of ties of family and friends caused by the paranoia and mass hysteria that seem to have been deliberately fostered by the fear-porn psyops itself. All of these attacks upon our societies have been criminal treacherous acts and those responsible should be exposed and held to account.
You're absolutely correct again, you got the gist of it! They divided us with fear of death, and then they killed more people than the virus they tried to scare is with.. It's even ironic.
I am so glad to read your essay Alex - in the WEST death is never addressed - no one knows apparently, 'what to say'!!!!! in Malaysia we engage with the funeral rites of every culture - death for us there was 'part of life' and everyone joined in. Chinese funerals lasted for days and we all took part - there were celebrations, HIRED MOURNERS DID THE CRYING, WHILE WE ALL ENJOYED THE BANDS. I have lost two wonderful husbands. On their passing I was abandoned by all so called FRIENDS as apparently, they didn't know what to say!!!! My Mother died when we were all very young but we were allowed to engage with her passing. Here they don't tell the children - mostly and no one mentions 'IT' !!!!!! DEATH is not the end, energy never dies - we move , transition to another place , one I sense that gives BLISS. I had a dream wherein I had died - but I knew I was alive and I tried to tell my loved ones that I was FINE but they couldn't hear me. Many have NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES - one of my husbands had such a wonderful experience and he told me all about it. He returned from that experience - GLEAMING. That is my little add to this wonderful essay and people - embrace your life - don't moan - know that all is precious even PASSING. I write all of this with LOVE.
oh I have another little comment, sorry to take up space. In my degree studies we arrived at the BLACK DEATH - THE PLAGUE. Oh sooo many died of the PLAGUE - NO - most died of TERROR as it was termed then - heart attacks as they were LOCKED UP with those who were deemed ill and they were TERRIFIED and dropped dead! Most History is someone's STORY - not necessarily TRUTH.
Thanks for your message as well. You're absolutely correct - we need to talk more of death and dark side of life too not to shun and ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist out of fear or disgust. It won't go away if we'd ignore it, we'd only hurt ourselves by our delusion.
We need to acknowledge different takes on death too, not just atheist materialist nihilism when 'death is an ultimate end' or Christian paradise and hell concepts. We need to acknowledge reincarnation theory, parallel universes, etc. We need to research near-death experience and dream experience too, maybe then we'd be more informed on death and more hopeful and less scared too. Very good points.
Same, my man, the same. They will not subdue or brainwaah me as easily.
I agree entirely with this essay. I would add however that all societal problems in "Western" communities stem from mass corruption that has transformed the mainstream media into the mechanism by which a malevolent minority survives only by dominating the mal-attentive majority.
That's for sure but I spoke not of all problems but particularly about why so many people were so sensitive to COVID propaganda. Blind trust to experts and fear of death.
Yes, I agree. Covid propaganda was easily broadcast via the mainstream media which depends on rapid distribution via digital sources. That didn't occur during the so-called Spanish Flu because there was no other alternative mechanism available to the masses to learn from.
I'm starting to suspect that the Covid virus didn't exist. What we call Covid was a worldwide campaign to identify dissidents.
Might be, they might have just rebranded flu as COVID. I mean start the same massive psy op with flu and results would be just the same.
I think COVID exists, but there were certainly many cases of influenza that were falsely counted as COVID. You may also remember that officials switched from calling it Coronavirus to COVID after a few months, possibly to disguise the fact that the common cold is also a coronavirus. It had to have a scary new name to heighten the fear
Yeah, you're right about changing the name 100%. As for whether COVID was real or not, it doesn't even matter as much. Psy op was still tremendous and all the fascist vax shit - unjustifiable.
So many people believed the hype, and many others went along with it, despite doubts, or full disbelief
Because they were intimidated or just stupid followers.
Exactly. I felt the pressure, but held my ground
When I lost my father and then my mother and then my spouse within the space of six weeks I learned the value of mortality. It impresses upon us the value of our life and being alive. You only have so much time and do not know when you will pass or how much time your loved ones will have.So get on with living life as fully as you can. And express your love for family and friends while they are still alive.
Arguably Aldous Huxley’s best book was his “After Many A Summer Dies the Swan” in which the issues of mortality and immorality are explored in some depth. And then there is the under-appreciated cult film of John Boorman “Zardoz” which shows how immortality could actually be a curse. However one if the best discussions of death and mortality is the book by Viktor Frankl “Yes to Life in Spite of Everything.” Frankl, who survived four Nazi concentration camps and lost his parents, brother and pregnant life to the camps, knew from experience how the nearness of death makes one appreciate life even more.
I feel sorry for your loss and I deeply appreciate your thoughtful comment. Thanks for recommendations too, I haven't watched/read any of it but now am curious about Zardoz.
It's great when my subscribers make contributions in the comments no less valuable than my article itself, thanks again!
You are welcome! Terrorism researchers have always known that one of the more insidious aspects of bioterrorism is its disruption of social solidarity. Other direct attacks tend to create solidarity and more will to resist. But the fear of contagion drives people apart. On top of the needless deaths due to (deliberately?) destructive mandates, closures of social venues , and death protocols by our health establishment - which exceeded the deaths from COVID itself- there was the deaths of ties of family and friends caused by the paranoia and mass hysteria that seem to have been deliberately fostered by the fear-porn psyops itself. All of these attacks upon our societies have been criminal treacherous acts and those responsible should be exposed and held to account.
You're absolutely correct again, you got the gist of it! They divided us with fear of death, and then they killed more people than the virus they tried to scare is with.. It's even ironic.
So brilliant. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! Expected a bit more from you, you usually write longish thoughtful comments 🙂
But seriously, your post is flushing out an idea I have as to why the idea of death is being wrapped up.
We do remember a collective disaster and it’s being used against us.
I won’t clog up your channel with a long winded explanation because I’m still trying to form it.
But you’ve added a nice piece to it. Thank you.
You're welcome! Let me know when you're finished with it!
I was giving you a break from my long answers. 😉
Lol, thanks for caring of my time! Good for a change because I was busy of a recent indeed☺
I am so glad to read your essay Alex - in the WEST death is never addressed - no one knows apparently, 'what to say'!!!!! in Malaysia we engage with the funeral rites of every culture - death for us there was 'part of life' and everyone joined in. Chinese funerals lasted for days and we all took part - there were celebrations, HIRED MOURNERS DID THE CRYING, WHILE WE ALL ENJOYED THE BANDS. I have lost two wonderful husbands. On their passing I was abandoned by all so called FRIENDS as apparently, they didn't know what to say!!!! My Mother died when we were all very young but we were allowed to engage with her passing. Here they don't tell the children - mostly and no one mentions 'IT' !!!!!! DEATH is not the end, energy never dies - we move , transition to another place , one I sense that gives BLISS. I had a dream wherein I had died - but I knew I was alive and I tried to tell my loved ones that I was FINE but they couldn't hear me. Many have NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES - one of my husbands had such a wonderful experience and he told me all about it. He returned from that experience - GLEAMING. That is my little add to this wonderful essay and people - embrace your life - don't moan - know that all is precious even PASSING. I write all of this with LOVE.
oh I have another little comment, sorry to take up space. In my degree studies we arrived at the BLACK DEATH - THE PLAGUE. Oh sooo many died of the PLAGUE - NO - most died of TERROR as it was termed then - heart attacks as they were LOCKED UP with those who were deemed ill and they were TERRIFIED and dropped dead! Most History is someone's STORY - not necessarily TRUTH.
Thanks for your message as well. You're absolutely correct - we need to talk more of death and dark side of life too not to shun and ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist out of fear or disgust. It won't go away if we'd ignore it, we'd only hurt ourselves by our delusion.
We need to acknowledge different takes on death too, not just atheist materialist nihilism when 'death is an ultimate end' or Christian paradise and hell concepts. We need to acknowledge reincarnation theory, parallel universes, etc. We need to research near-death experience and dream experience too, maybe then we'd be more informed on death and more hopeful and less scared too. Very good points.