Have been re-reading Atlas Shrugged, can confirm- she nailed the complacency, incompetence, corruption etc- but the utter levels of stupidity and dependence ON oppression that we see today would make Ms. Rand throw her pencil in the air and say FUCK IT. We are approaching critical mass that matches (and arguably exceeds) any dystopian hellhole we can find in any book. On one hand it gives me solace to know that ppl decades ago could see the cancer forming (so we’re not crazy), but on the other hand, it’s just gone completely unchecked this entire time right in everyone’s face, so it’s not exactly reassuring….feeling down tonight frens, damn do I want this movie to be over already
We know there is much that can be done. Do not waste your time and energy on those who will not respond to the needs of humanity at this time. Focus instead on those who are willing to respond and take action. Encourage and support them, surround yourself with them. Find ways to increase your preparedness and resiliency together. Honor and grow your connection to the strength and integrity God has given you, and honor it in others. Stay focused on what you and your companions can do.
Oh I know she did, whole sections on the media and NPCs, could be written for today almost to the letter…just the ‘multi mask wearing, while alone in the car, foaming at the mouth at the idea of children breathing free bc their tv told them too’ branch covidiots seem so over the top…but as I type this, it does feel that she may not be as surprised as I thought. Just the obvious evolution of moral-less stupidity
Have been re-reading Atlas Shrugged, can confirm- she nailed the complacency, incompetence, corruption etc- but the utter levels of stupidity and dependence ON oppression that we see today would make Ms. Rand throw her pencil in the air and say FUCK IT. We are approaching critical mass that matches (and arguably exceeds) any dystopian hellhole we can find in any book. On one hand it gives me solace to know that ppl decades ago could see the cancer forming (so we’re not crazy), but on the other hand, it’s just gone completely unchecked this entire time right in everyone’s face, so it’s not exactly reassuring….feeling down tonight frens, damn do I want this movie to be over already
We know there is much that can be done. Do not waste your time and energy on those who will not respond to the needs of humanity at this time. Focus instead on those who are willing to respond and take action. Encourage and support them, surround yourself with them. Find ways to increase your preparedness and resiliency together. Honor and grow your connection to the strength and integrity God has given you, and honor it in others. Stay focused on what you and your companions can do.
Atlas Shrugged was the only novel I read twice - at least 20 years between the 2 reads and wouldn't mind a 3rd.
Oh I know she did, whole sections on the media and NPCs, could be written for today almost to the letter…just the ‘multi mask wearing, while alone in the car, foaming at the mouth at the idea of children breathing free bc their tv told them too’ branch covidiots seem so over the top…but as I type this, it does feel that she may not be as surprised as I thought. Just the obvious evolution of moral-less stupidity
Pick up David Ickes “everything you need to know”
It’s all a mind fuck. Ascend the simulation.
Will def check it out fren!