Corruption on Civilization

I found this article very informative. Social security, government funded welfare programs have always been a step in the wrong direction. Some say it is for the good of humanity, for those that are broke, poor, whatever can get back on their feet. It is easy to make a premise, does it hold up to be a correct affirmation? In a few cases perhaps it has had a good effect on the beneficiaries. Also there is the other side, the people paying for theses programs. You know who they are. They are called tax payers. That is less money for the people paying these programs. The advocates of welfare say that it is not a grave problem for the people paying it. Alright then, what if it isn't a big problem for the taxpayers? What are the factors that can be examined. Well, the aforementioned article gives a thorough description of that. Let me elaborate partially on the issue as to not take away or add to the aforementioned article.

Ive elaborated before on other articles how the idea of forced confiscation is wrong and unethical but for those that are new let me explain. When you work through a job or another economic endeavor and gain monetary resources( or barter), who is the owner of those resources. You or the government? The government never did part of the work and only takes away from what you earn. The practice is seen among the mafia and petty street gangs. Some say the taxes are good for us all: they help people in poverty, pay for firefighters, police, "public" services, and so forth. Why couldn't any of these services be on the market where people can freely choose them?
Many organizations are dedicated to fight poverty without forced confiscation. Of course these organizations also operate in a free market so they have to weigh in the costs and benefits of their endeavors. With that in mind it is not cost effective to help a person by continuously giving them a check. It would be in the best interest of the organization to give the person a start and teach them how to be successful in life. Through this endeavor it is possible to save money and also to make the beneficiary a productive person. There in fact is a net gain. While the organization spent a little in the beginning to help the person, that person is now more productive and possibly might give back to the organization that helped him. It is better for civilization as a whole to have the most productive people, that way their resources can be spent on other commodities(houses, food, toys, etc.) which will then require more workers to make. With welfare it is a net loss. I rather live in a world with more productive individuals.

John Milton: Man of genius

Recently I read Paradise Lost, Lycidas, and Samson Agonistes. All fine works that I felt leveled my artistic senses. John Milton writes with such vigor and passion; the imagery is profound and the dialogue is succinct. Here is a brief synopsis of the largest,Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost
This poem is very long.. In fact its a book in itself with 12 chapters. I really got alot of enjoyment from reading the whole thing. The language was from the 17th century so there was some difficulty in reading but never the less I was able to grasp the ideas. The story is about the fall of Satan from heaven, the subsequent fall of man, and the hope for a new future. The book itself is influenced by the stories of the Bible but just adds to the dialogue and imagery without taking anything away from those stories itself. I don't want to necessarily describe every single event, i feel it would be in the best interest of threader to grasp it and take their own conclusion from it. So I implore you to read the poems of John Milton.

Pixelated Decompositions

Ive come across another fantastic art site full of wonder. This is a very interesting surreal site. Has alot of scketches, illustrations, and what not. I think youll find it suitable to your liking.

Death

'Alas, both for the deed and for the cause!
But I have now seen Death? Is this the way
I must return to native dust? O sight
Of terror, foul and ugly to behold,
Horrid to think, how horrible to feel!'
-Paradise Lost

While reading through Paradise Lost (which I am almost finished with) it shown me the viciousness of life and how humans return to the Earth. Death is never an act devoid of suffering. Suffering comes to the receiver of the sentence and the people around him. I consider this to be the tragedy of life. The tragedy that we were born in suffering and we die with suffering. Though, the universe may be full of this kind of negative march, we can be hopeful that what we do in this life may reflect on what is to become in the afterlife. For with the tragedy of life , there is also the beautiful and sublime of the universe we can look forward too. Let us now build a path of art, life, and spirituality.

An Introspection

Recently I've been reading Paradise Lost by John Milton. Considered by many to be one of the greatest epic poems of the western world. Suffice to say I am only 8 chapters into the poem out of 12. The poem, its prose and style, has opened up a path of inner creativity that has raised my intellect. On the other hand, with the opening of the intellectual faculties, there has been great introspection into my soul. It was as if I was able to re account past knowledge I have learned. Such is the power of poetry.

1000 Eyes

An interesting article has come about on Truth Out. It's in regards to the Federal government wanting more surveillance on the Internet. One of the concerns according to the justice department is the tracking of suspected criminals. In this regard the justice department is pressing ISPs(Internet Service Providers) to retain data of customer Internet usage. One of the proponents is attorney general Alberto Gonzalez. He points out that data retention should be mandatory, calling it a "national problem that requires federal legislation". I call this another grand scheme by the State.
Whether these proponents of the data retention proposal are genuine about theses concerns is irrelevant to me. The only relevant question is does government have a right to infringe on the private matters of individuals? The answer is a resounding NO. Government doesn't even have a right to exist let alone verge into someone's private world. The natural rights of a non-aggressor should never be violated. If someone were to be a criminal(i.e. stealing, property damage,murder) then the one that was aggressed would demand restitution from the initiator. In this case there was no aggression involved in these government infringements.
The State makes everyone a criminal in this new proposal. Censorship of the web, of the kind seen in China, could possibly linger. With the advancement of interventionist policies such as the "drug war",tariffs,taxes,environmental measuures, the State will assert more control over the populace. Many may look at this as a step closer in the right direction. Now Ill admit, there are criminals that need to give restitution for their actions, but being invasive on the internet will not help the situation. Molesters, thieves, and murderers will always find a way to commit their deeds. The best method to stop these criminals in the first place is personal determent. With the intervention of the State into a person's self defense, such as laws on personal conduct and gun control, an individual is now suspected as a criminal and is defenseless. I do not see how the State can be revered as protector. Then again it never was in the first place.

Protection: A contemplation

I write this article in an attempt to demonstrate the absurdity of protection from the State. Yes, this is a long article, so brew some coffee.

Protection?

People tend to feel content when there is a form of protection guarding them. Protection is the act of X being guarded against outside interference,Y, by means of B. B could be anything in particular. For example, X is a person and is walking down the street; he is confronted by Y who wants to physically harm him. X can use B as his/her form of protection, whether it be a gun, knife, or X's own body, all of that represents B. If a company had commercial property, in their best interest they would have B to guard them. B could be a wall, an alarm system, or even a security guard. All of these measures are to insure the survivability and productiveness of the property. The matter of protection insures the survivability for an individual as well. From antiquity the State has assumed the role of absolute protector over its own dominion. Let me explore my first reason why the State cannot be a rightful protector on economic grounds.

Factors of scarcity

Imagine if the State's aggression, wherever you live, were to be magnified that every facet of industry was completely subordinate. You only have 1 hamburger company, 1 car company, 1 bread company, 1 radio station, etc. Everyone would be in a cohesion of regimentation where the pursuit of goals are marginalized. No one could compete against the monopoly industry. Without this competition there is no assurance of quality and price. A business cannot calculate costs without competition from other businesses because in that scenario the consumers can properly show the level of demand for a given product. With that demand the business can adjust costs and prices. This is the norm in a market economy, when there is competition the prices will go down and the quality will go up.
The State is a monopoly on the use of force and protection. Although in the present age there are many private security companies, the State is overseer over all of them. I know this from personal experience because I am a security guard. The most I do is observe and report. I have no police powers. The State has assumed primary specialist in that field. For that reason, the State has no competition from anyone else from that region.If the notion of competition is universally viable, then the monopoly of the State is inefficient. The possibility of competing companies can bring about more efficiency and less cost. The companies would be subject to the demands of the consumer and for a protection company to assume a State-like role(i.e. murdering, stealing, destruction of a client/non-client property) then they would be subject to the scrutiny of the consumer and fault er like any business would. It doesn't have to be business companies to provide protection. Communities,churches, guilds, organizations of differing degrees can provide that needed service. As long as they're voluntary it is all perfectly fine.

The State as aggressor

The very nature of the State is aggression. Whatever power or wealth it accumulated, it came about through the initiation of violence. In the book, The State, Franz Oppenheimer details how the State was developed through conquest. The initiation of aggression is not grounds for legitimate protection. It is up to the property owner if he/she would like protection or not. If that person wants that protection, then he or she could be able to decide what type of protection they need. Considering that the State forced its will on the populace, it's hard to see how the State could rightfully protect a property owner. A private security company can be hired voluntarily, an alarm system company can be hired voluntarily but the State cannot be done away with voluntarily. It will not allow it. It yearns for power. Is that protection or is that slavery? If 4 men for example were to invade your property and then say you have to be under their "protection" is that really protection? Just think about it.

Helios

Dragging my body through the thicket
Covered in my blood I follow through
Joy of a closing abolition
I only need to touch the surface
Over the hill I see my end
My goal cries for domination
Personal conscience is deeply suppressed
Only my fortune lies in atonement
A light shineth over my complexion
The torch of the room giveth comfort
I peak towards the image
Meditation passes over my frame
Shouting indiscriminately in the smoke
Lungs filled with sweet intoxication
I walk about across the room
My soul friend envelopes me
The feminine spirit drains my agony
Whispers of love invigorate the senses
Laying on my spine
Blood dripping from my mouth
A descent of light poureth on me
But the torch is no more
I am enlightened

Heavenly Brush

I wrote this poem in the tradition of the Song of Solomon. Some may deem this offensive but I consider this no more offensive then the Canterbury Tales.

Embracing the depths of my fancy
A delight hath come about
Solemn humanity in my grasp
A wondrous warmth overcoming my sense
Pressing my complexion into her
Natural fluids intermingle in a crevice
Sounds of comfort command my attention
My nerves break into submission
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My temple giveth sanctuary upon him
Oh wondrous might of my creation
My womb hath given pleasure
Twas my bosom that give nourishment
Suppleness embodies my spirit
His comprehension magnified to the heavens
Our spirits conjoin in transcendence
We fuse into one essence
Together as one

Eyes of Chaos

Of many good art sites, Mike Bohatch's Eyes of Chaos brings in a powerful aesthetic to the table. I could write incessantly on how great this site is but I prefer for you to make your own interpretation.

Sum of Substance

This is not about the song from Assuck. It is about an issue that has plagued cities in America and has plagued countries. The two countries really feeling the effects are Columbia and Afghanistan. What is the issue? It is the DRUG WAR. Also known as the "war on drugs". It varies depending which stooge is defending the policy.

In the news there was a meeting in Seville, Spain between top Nato military leaders on the talk of squashing the Opium trade in Afghanistan. One of the ways the pentagon will enact such a surge in the Drug War is by sending in William Wood, the overseer of the Drug War in Columbia, to Afghanistan. Well the news article deals further with the inadequacies and the detrimental effects that will be caused by this move, so I will not discuss that further. What I will discuss is my own perspective on the prohibition of contraband.

Well, first off, I live in California. Drugs flow through this State like water. I can easily, just as anyone can, find a local dealer that will provide me with an illegal substance such as marijuana, meth, or other Opiates. For cocaine I would have to venture 40 miles to Hollywood. There just isn't a big supply here. All these local dealers can be akin to other entrepreneurs or business man on the market. They provide a substance that is in demand. But with the advent of the Drug War, it is has skewed how markets would work without the force of law weighing heavily on the drug business.

The sale of drugs in a territory where it is prohibited creates what is known as a "black market". In a black market, the sale of any illegal contraband (contraband can be anything, it doesn't have to necessarily be drugs) will be prone to high prices and battles between the people willing enough to sell these products. Given that there is no protection under law for the sale of contraband, there will be violent action between the various drug cartels. There is no complete code of ethics and with the State collapsing on the market, there is no way to really create various contractual agreements. Wal-mart and Target do not engage in violent interaction, reason being is because the commodities they sell are not illegal, they will lose monetary resources through incessant fighting, and they follow the law of the State. Of course the State doesn't have legitimate law in the first place but with out the State there will arise codes of ethics between businesses just because of the necessity in the market. That I will discuss in the near future.

The moral case against drug use is that everyone is a private property owner. Even if you rent an apartment, your body is still your own private property. Whatever you put in your body, no matter how vile it is, is your own business and no one Else's unless you allow people into your life. The State acts like a nanny and tries to control the way people use there bodies. What shrewed arrogance we are facing! Do not let the State tell you what to do with your life in how you control your own body. Nature doesn't recognize that blatant authority. Now I will diverge and say If a drug user was in another's house and that house owner doesn't want there to be drugs then the drug user has to follow those dictates or leave. Since the government can't legitimately own property, then territorial dictation doesn't work.

For more information here is two outstanding links:
www.attackthesystem.com
www.adventuresinlegalland.com

Music of the Spirit

Instead of talking about an album specifically, I would like to speak about the band as a whole:Godflesh. I have thus far have only Streetcleaner and hope to get more albums very soon. The music of Godflesh is like an energetic spiral into the nether reaches. It encompasses the whole, and unites the three essences: mind, body, spirit. I've begun to listen to Godflesh since last week. It has been one of the few pieces of music Ive listened to at all this past week. It is that intense. So please, when you can, find Godflesh.Thank you.

Worst Arguments for the State

Many arguments have been aggrandized for the State. The range and depth of these arguments are a testament to the incoherency of man. Some of these arguments are sophisticated and require further dissection. Some are very lucid and can be countered expediently. However, there are two arguments that are frequented that are so atrocious, one must think there is an increasing intellectual incoherency. Presenting: "If you do not like this country/government then leave" and "This country has more freedoms then any other country, so quit complaining". The approach is not exactly the same with different people but the message is generally the same. It is time to obliterate these fallacies.

Argument #1: If you do not like this country/government then get out.

In this context I use government and country interchangeably because contemporary thought has blurred the distinctions. A government is a group of men exploiting the producers of a given territory; a country is that exploited territory.

For this government to have any validity, there has to be absolute property rights by the government. In order for there to be ownership of a given territory it has to follow 3 criteria: A) Take unused resources and manipulate it by your form so as to extend your presence in the material, B) Have it given to you by a property owner that followed the path of A, or C) If the property was clearly abandoned and there is no arise of any claims. With C though it is a little tricky and there still has to be a demonstration of A. With these protocols, does the State have this criteria for ownership?

None at all. The State, by it's own existence, exploits the wealth of the producers. Whatever monetary resources that was used by the US State in the past to purchase land from other Nation-states, those resources were stolen from the producers. Also in the existence of the State there has been the forceful removal of indigenous people from their private territories. In the context of the present, the argument of exile can only work on legitimate property.

In one example, let us say Ted was invited to John's company party. There are certain rules that the company enforces at all times regardless of how absurd it may be. Ted decided to show up to the party, for whatever reason, wearing a rival company's shirt. At the inception of the arrival a security guard approaches Ted and gives him 2 options: Wear a different shirt or simply leave the premises. The property of that company is legitimate because they followed the economic means to acquiring property. So the rules have the proper authority from the owners themselves. Since the State has never acquired property through these means then they have no authority or property claims in any nation. If someone does not want to be part of the government's domain, that person doesn't have to leave, the government has to.

Argument 2: This country has more freedoms then any other country,
so quit complaining.

This statement attempts to picture the world we live in as perpetual darkness and the Nation State(could be in any country) is a beacon of light. A world ruled by governments could be analogous to perpetual darkness. But as with every color, there too is differing degrees of lightness or darkness with that color. Not every State takes the same approach. Some are very totalitarian while others can be lax on the restrictions. Even though there are varying degrees of exploitation, it is still exploitation none the less and should be done away with.

Two men (another example) are captured by the Syndicate (hypothetical rebel group) and are subsequently tortured for perceived information. One is put in room A and the other in room B. In room A the man is being tortured by the use of slaps and punches. In room B the man is being tortured through the use of whips and wooden poles. Now let it be clear that the man in room B has sustained far greater injuries. One can say that person in room A shouldn't complain because he did not receive the greater punishment that was given in room B. How absurd to formulate such a view! Even though room A did not have the same amount of torture that was given in room B, there shouldn't have been torture in the first place. Two men were wrongfully accused, kidnapped, then tortured against their will. This is the tragedy of the story, this is the tragedy of our times. Coercion/exploitation is not seen one in the same for some reason.

I hope to have shown the ridiculousness of these arguments that are so loudly exclaimed. If you can, use these counter-arguments to whoever Statist you meet.

Heaven is Crimson

In my search for some inspirational photography, I picked a name out of a list that seemed peculiar: Red Heaven Studios. Well I do not know much about its goals but the vision is out in the open. A vision of wonder and articulating glimmer. Its pure photography. Highlighting some of the most random or obscure images in life. Pictures of people, pictures of surroundings, it is all here. Now the number of the pics is a bit lacking but it is all made up by the seemingless wonder into the photos. Without further ado, here is the site www.redheavenstudio.com

Cultural Autonomy: A prospect at the future

Well as I was scurrying through the news for an interesting story, I came across a recent outlook in regards to Kosovo. Now if anybody knows about Kosovo there is always association of blood and violence. Well I will agree with that notion. Unfortunately the Western media has at times demonized the Serbians and made the Albanians/Bosnians seem heroic. That is not all fact, both sides have committed conflict and strife. To really look into the reality of the situation one has to know the history of the region. A history rife with past glories, tragic endings, and tension thick enough to be cut with a knife.

The Serbians in the northern enclave and the Albanians in the southern enclave are already talking of separation from one another. The Albanians want all of Kosovo given the majority in the region. Serbia as to would like to recover Kosovo. In the middle ages Kosovo was the cradle of Serbian civilization at the height of its glory. When the Ottomans invaded and won the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 and subsequently took over, it in effect wiped away the Serbian civilization until the independence was regained in 1878. Also there was the effect of unifying all the different cultures together and creating a future instability. After the Bosnian War and the 1999 Kosovo crisis, in which thousands of Albanians were driven out by the Serbs, there have been differentiating views on how to achieve a peace.

Now given that the Serbians dominate Northern Kosovo and the Albanians have control of the other 90 percent, it seems the best solution right now is to allow both territories to break away and go there different directions. In a world full of anguish, territorial disputes, and much conflict, succession seems like the most plausible goal into resolving disputes. In my consideration it is the natural way.

In a hypothetical situation, there is a community of 200 private property owners living conjointly and decide to form a collective will, so to speak. Now over a year some property owners would like to break away from the majority and live by there own rules and regulations. Now given there can be quite a bit of decisiveness and tension, in the end the secession of those individuals is permitting and should go through despite any other views. There is no mystical concept against secession of any sort, in the end it can solve some disputes, and maybe aggravate a few but it is the only way in the end to settle legitimate claims. If the people are forced together under the same banner despite differentiating opinions then it is a recipe for disaster. We can even look to America in the past when Lincoln mercilessly crushed all claims to secession in the Civil War. Now of course there is still a matter at hand of past ownership of certain territories as in the case with the Serbians feeling that Kosovo is essentially Serbian. Not saying that claim is invalid but in the present situation, given that many lines have been blurred through past Ottoman domination, the territory occupied predominantly by the Serbs should go to the Serbs and the rest should go to the Albanians. Whatever disputes albeit religious, ideological, or materialistic should be handled between the Serbs and the Albanians. Even though its not as clear cut a situation as it could be, it is the most fluid one at the moment. That goes for any other nationalist, secessionist, ideological, religious, or any other kind of territorial disputes.

Nasum: A journey in the mind

Seeing from this post you might be like...huh? Nasum is a grindcore band from Sweden. Although they're not together do to the tragic death of Mieszko Talarczyk, their stunning music will live on in infinitum. I brought up Nasum because today I was fortunate to get Human 2.0 added to my Nasum collection; I have Grind Finali and Shift as well. There is many sort of styles of grindcore and how the energy is inputed into the listener. The way Nasum plays the style of grind is akin to a chainsaw cutting sheet metal. Now that may sound atrocious but bear in mind thats an analogy. The vocals are smooth, yet still hold to the guttural sound. The drums are arguably some of the fastest around, blastbeats and fast tempos abound. The guitars are very precise and has the straight ahead sound that fits well with the music. The bass is not too low and not too high but in a nice mid range. Overall the nasum experience is worht while. Albeit their earlier recordings were played in a different grind style, none the less Nasum has a sound to be reckoned with. I urge you to check out the website and any recordings you can get.

State Juristiction: A commentary

Well is seems there has been quite a clamor for Ed Brown. Let me just say right now I support Ed Brown 100 percent in this ordeal. This matter, I believe, will create a catalyst for discussion and introspection. According to the sources, Mr. brown and his spouse Elaine haven't paid income taxes since 1996. They wholeheartedly believe the Feds do not have jurisdiction in their state or property. Well, they are correct.

All across the nation men/women like Ed Brown are becoming active in militia groups in response to the growing menace of Leviathan. It seems there is growing consensus, among these groups that the Federal government has no power over them or the constitution needs to be upheld to its original intent. Ed brown himself is a spokesman for the Constitution Defense Militia. The militias are fighting for individual liberty, property rights, states rights, and the constitution. In my belief all these beliefs are noble and I only can place doubt on one of them.

The Constitution is a document authorized by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and its purpose was to be the extent of the powers of the Federal government. There was arguing on all sides of the issue and there was a compromise reached between the Federalists and the anti-Federalists. The first authorized document was the Articles of Confederation, it wasn't very popular and that's why there was a meeting to discuss a new document of power.Originally the anti-Federalists felt that having a strong central government was a detriment to liberty and in the ensuing compromise a Bill of Rights was introduced.

Now lets put it in a new perspective. A group of elite men were gathered to decide the fate of a country and its people from the inception of that meeting. If anyone has ever had a business meeting or even a community meeting, this can be brought into a reasonable comparison. Now with a business, the meeting involves the ideas, perspectives, and analysis within that particular organization. That business can only control matters with in its own organization and has no say in regards to what John Doe and his family are doing. In a communitarian aspect, the local group of what ever proportionate size decides the outcome and dictates within their own organization and cannot dictate the ideas and thoughts over to a section of New Delhi, India. So is it possible for a group of affluent landowners to decide the outcome of around 3 million people at the time and to this day 300 million people? Was everyone in the country asked to give consent. The answer is NO. Government doesn't act direct permission in contrast to any other organization.

Now let me be clear from the onset, many of the ideas expressed in the constitution are ideals i feel is necessary for establishing harmony on Earth. Then on the other hand the Constitution speaks of ideas that are in a sense detrimental to the "natural order". Its sort of like how Bruce Lee viewed the martial arts world, pick the the things that work and trash the others that don't. That's how I approach the constitution. In fact, all the Constitution is is just a piece of paper. It can't hold back the tide of Statist power; it doesn't even have real authority. So if the Federal government is the logical outcome of the Constitution, then the logical conclusion is that the Federal government has no real authority. In fact no government, great or small, has any real authority. Its animation, like Mickey Mouse.

Real authority is established through property rights. Even then its in a sense a voluntary endeavor. I have a friend named Michael , we have a lot of disagreement in many respects. Now considering all these different ideas, one thing that is a surety among us is property. In his house he decides the rules of conduct and what is permitted and what is not. So in essence I'm under his jurisdiction, it wasn't forced but I walked into the house and agreed to the general outlines. Now he is not a hard ass by any stretch of the imagination but of course he doesn't want me to trash his abode. This is the way true jurisdiction works. Based on property rights. It would make no sense for a a million men in Turkey to decide the outcome of a farm in Kansas. Or even for a city or town next door to decide the fate of an individual farm.

My basic outline is this, jurisdiction of any sort can only come through A) Voluntary consensus(leave freely or enter freely) and/or B) Property Rights. The State has never in any sense had true jurisdiction over anyone any time or place. One of my inspirations for this article was from Lysander Spooner who wrote No Treason. In it he outlines how the State never had any real authority in the first place. It was people like him and later Ed Brown to really put a dent in the armor of legitimization that the State has brought about. Although with many disagreements Ive had with the militia I feel they are on the right page and I will support them 100 percent. Now its up to all of you to unveil the mask and relinquish your liberty.

For more on property rights read Hans Herman Hoppe. For more on de-legitimization of the State read Per Bylund. For more on Lysander Spooner read this website. For more on militias and various other fringe groups check out Kieth Preston's site.

Priestess of Demise Part 3

Eve of midnight approaches
Blackest is the night that cometh
Coming from her netherealm
Unleashing her spirit at will
A man of stature and grace
Wanders through the darkened plane
A brooding mistress crosses over
Enticing with affectionous warmth
Falling into her grasp
Feeling the coil of solitude
She leads him to the lair
Full of despair and turmoil
Walking into a dreadful room
An aura of abolition awakens
A coil of rage rushes forward
En flamed with hate she advances
The man illuminates unto her
His radiance overpowers the mistress
Succumbing to overwhelming light
To the ground she laments
Sorrowful of the anguish
Repentant of the wrath that was brought
Screaming in defiance towards the shadows
She renounces her embodiment
His touch sooths her senses
Love and harmony overcomes her disdain
Metamorphosis within his holding
A flowering of a new dawn
Peering through his enlightened eyes
She is no longer the priestess of demise

Movie Review: Children of Men

So its a little past midnight and I decided to write the first blog of the day. Well about 27 hours ago, my friend Tristan and I went to see Children of Men. We were bored at his house and decided to stroll to the theatre. So we pay at 9:45 pm, sneak in popcorn, and sit down for the view.


Instead of a chronological analysis, I opt for a sort of "big picture" analysis. The main character is Theo Faron(Clyde Owen). The setting is London, 2027. Its a world where every female is void of fertility. No one knows why. There is no explanation as to why procreation is impossible. The audience and the characters in the story are perplexed. The world is a disaster, save a few countries and noticeably Britain, and immigrants from all nations are clamoring to be in Britain but are summarily deported, confined, or executed. The State is supreme and imposes its will similar to that of George Orwell's States in the book 1984 A very, very grim reality. A world where death, tragedy, and dispair are the norm.

So there is a fringe group in the movie known as the Fishers. Led by Julian Taylor(Julianne Moore),a woman with a past history with Theo. He is brought in an operation because of his links with key figures in the British government. Well tragic events happen and he is forced to run away with Kee(Claire-Hope Ashitey) because she is the only pregnant woman on earth. Subsequently, the baby is born and they're in a struggle to reach the Azores Islands where there is a project to save the future of mankind. The ending provides clues she did make the but it never shows the arrival on the island.

Well I found this film confusing at times but also enlightening. Now in regards to the structure of the film, the acting was crisp, the cinematography was fresh, and the plot went smoothly. My qualms though were the explanations. Like there is never an explanation of infertility, the backgrounds of the characters, or even the chain of events leading to the nightmarish world.
The way the bureaucracy exploited the citizenry and committed atrocities to foreigners was horrendous. I look at that part is a foreshadow of the future, the police state and all. I don't see infertility becoming the norm though. The story in this respect provides a social outlook at what is in the realm of possibility.

I see movies like this as of a higher calling to show the audiences as to what the world can be unless changed. All around you can see people rising up in upheaval, most noticeably in the concentration camp known as Bexhill. Everywhere there is some sort of insurrectionary practice, whether fighting the State with physical force or even minute as growing Marijuana, as in the case of Theo's friend Jasper Palmer(Michael Caine). Of course this wasn't the direction of the movie, the direction was toward a journey to reviving fertility so humanity can live. With eyewitness of the new born child the masses are swayed and given hope. I believe that was another subject that the director was trying to convey, that something so inspirational and full of grace can provide a renewed sense in the worth of the populace.

Overall I recommend seeing the movie and taking in the whole outlook and not just the story line. With the a few of the holes displayed in the movie, the overwhelming brilliance of the movie lies in the triumph of hope and the possible rise of liberty.

Intellectual property: A conundrum

So now here we are in the information age where information travels with great precision. In these times the various States have established legislation to quell "intellectual theft" (my words). I bring this up in regards to to a news article in regards to a subpoena brought against YouTube by Fox. According to the story, Fox media has demanded You tube to reveal the identity of "ECOtotal". Apparently, this user showed episodes of 24 before the scheduled premiere on January 14 on YouTube.

Now looking at the case I have a conflicting view on the case itself and not on the whole quandary of intellectual property. Now if it is an absolute fact that this user was able to confiscate episodes of 24 before airing, then I have to concede to the side of FOX. Reason being, the person took the video before it would have been aired to all of the TV audiences. Im under the impression that FOX had the video under safe keeping.

Now if it was shown onYouTube after the episode was aired, then I have to be on the side of the user ECOtotal. Intellectual property is a very touchy subject. Ill say this, intellectual property is a mundane term with no real substance. Property itself is an extension of a person on to anything that was A) Formed and manipulated from unused matter, B) Contractually given by someone down the line that followed A), and/0r C) A once used item that has been clearly abandoned. Ill digress and say that C can be very tricky to pinpoint, unless under objective circumstances. That will be another topic for discussion.

When you form sounds or vision, you in a sense release your property on anyone that takes it in mentally. Now one can argue that words, sounds, or vision is the product of labor and should not be taken by anyone, but when you openly state them in time, presence, motion, all those variables, you are letting everyone get a sense of your product. Since it can be processed naturally through the senses, then it becomes everyones property. A person can get a glance at a house but cannot objectively claim the house as its own. Someone can look at a computer but it doesn't mean its there property. When I buy a book, lets say from Stephen King, that book is contractually mine and the words are at my disposal.

For more on that here is a good link to learn from.


By the way, use any of my texts and writing in any way you see fashionable. That's what its here for anyways.

Artist of our time: Domen Lombergar

Well it seems to me that alot of facets our time are lacking any creative direction. That's why there are artists in the world to show the masses what to look for in inspiration. Its done really well and in an inexorable fashion.

One of these artists that seem to spearhead the creative outlook is Domen Lombarger. A Slovenian that seems to have a knack for energy, exuberance, and an entrepreneurial spirit. He has had exhibitions for his artwork, does photography, and of course, the computer is his canvas where he manipulates perception into his vision. His artwork is a journey you take along with him into his visions, dreams, and nightmares. His considers himself a Surrealist artist so he has no barriers or limits; his mind is liberated thus. My favorite section is the Fantasy artwork. In here his manipulations are an ascension of the spirit. A particular piece I like is known as "The Inalienable Human Condition". It is so chaotic and full of life.

Well for everyone, Domen is an artist that you have to look into. I think you will understand as I did.
www.lombergar.com

Creative Analysis

I was curious to see a site that had extraordinary artwork. So I came upon this site. Let me say first off that I am a big fan of artwork whether it can perceived through the eyes, ears,nose, or even the touch. As in the case of visual perception I am drawn to Surreal artwork and anything with a "dark" aesthetic.

So here I came upon this site called Creative Emotion and I was stunned to find how magnificent the work is. It is ran by an artist named "Lisa" and it showcases her photography, both analog and digital creations. Her photography is mainly picturesque frames of her surroundings with occasional pieces that involve fake blood. I was really turned on to her digital representations. These pieces bring in many ravishing elements; the pictures seem to take on fragmented emotions as if it were telling a story.

I recommend looking in this site and if all possible to buy here pieces. Or just take in the imagery and immerse yourselves.

Barbarian Overload

In a recent news story, the Mexican state has begun to impose a military style sweeping along its frontiers to combat "drug trafficking". The Mexican president, Felipe Calderan, has vowed to stop the carnage of drug related crimes. The U.S government is backing this endeavor fully and already 4 drug warlords have been extradited to the U.S. John Walters, White house anti-drug CZAR, stated,"Yes, there is some violence that is part of the process of taking these violent mafias to justice".


Wait..did I just hear CZAR Walters say they want to take violent mafias to to justice? Irony. The government runs on a model similar to the mafia. Extortion, threats, trafficking, all that good stuff.

You see this "drug war" is a tool for unhampered State power. It allows States to run military, authoritative directives on the people. They outlaw the use of drugs which allows the sleazy, ruthless, and malicious people to be involved in the drug trade and since their is no formal agreements or contracts they use violence and other acts to solve disputes. Think back to the 1930's when prohibition was the rule of law. So what happened? You had guys like Al Capone running a large style operation of prostitution and alcohol. When outlawing any sort of commodity it creates an artificial black market. Prices go up, quality goes down; it gives a few people, the people willing enough to take part in this black market, a monopoly.

Madness shall end but it must end with the onset of reason. The "drug war" is the antithesis to reason. For more on this lunacy go here, here, and here.

REVIEW:Electric Wizard-Dopethrone

Well there is few albums out there that can be considered as something keenly magical. When you listen to Electric Wizard-Dopethrone, you get this aura of magical delicacies all around you.

Hailing from England, the band goes forth to prove they are the "heaviest band in the world". Such a phrase they actually backup in Dopethrone. The first song you hear when listening is Vinum Sabbathi and has quite a parallel to early Black Sabbath. The second song Funerapolis starts out very slow, minimalistic; it builds up towards the end where you hear groovy riffs, enough to make you sway your head. When Weird Tales comes your way you get the stonerness getting right in your face. Very groovy and upbeat. Barbarian has that same effect on the mind but with a slightly down tempo pace. I, the Witchfinder is interesting because its so dark and has elements of Funeral doom in it. What I like about the structure is it has an atmospheric tone with hints of ambient at times. The Hills have Eyes! Just a movie and a nice little instrumentation. We hate You is something epic.Epic? Yes epic...and how. His vocals match very well with the strength of the song. Finally you get Dopethrone. What a song to end on. In essence its like the entirety of the album which it shares its name. It combines all the different deviations of the songs.

So in the end Dopethrone is an album to reckon with. Not for the faint of heart, or the impatient. This is an album for inspiration.
Here is some sites of interest:

http://www.doom-metal.com/faq.html
www.myspace.com/electricwizarddorsetdoom

Priestess of Demise Part 2

Last night, during my security post, I entertained the thought of writing part 2 of P of D. So I did, and here it is:

A victim of her future
Prances through the murky avenue
Spotting her compelling flesh
Being lured by her spell
Under the guise of a maiden
Her plan is in fruition
In the lair of abomination
Cold death emerges from every crevice
A touch of bliss brings him closer
Radiant energy springing forward
Embracing her demonic warmth
Her touch envelopes his nakedness
A sudden grasp of fear overpowers
Madness destroys his spirit
Pains of abolition defiles his soul
Blood drains from his arteries
She reaches out with cold steel
His skin peels from his flesh
In the midst of suffering
She engages a final blow to his heart
Consuming the leftover flesh
Her needs are satisfied
Until she needeth again

Challenge for power

So I was checking the news from Google and I found a news story that caught my eye. Well It looks like one of the more brutal governments in the Earth are getting stronger. With this in mind the U.S. government will react. Pretty soon we''ll have two gangs battling on the world turf. Now this is just a possibility. Governments are gangs but more sophisticated and tends to flaunt itself more.
The Chinese State apparently wants to use peaceful means for its inter State solutions. Building weapons and using the Mixed Economy to advance the causes of the State hardly seems like a peaceful solution to problems. In fact what is the reason for all this madness; what purpose is there for States to have arms races? The notion is is that arms and a strong military better protects there citizens from "enemy" States. This is what the State does, it clumps everyone together under the same banner and utilizes the collectivization to justify its own actions; plus creates more enemies. As Friedrich Nietzsche once explained,

"A state, is called the coldest of all cold monsters. Coldly lieth it also; and this lie creepeth from its mouth: "I, the state, am the people."
It is a lie! Creators were they who created peoples, and hung a faith and a love over them: thus they served life".

A State, like China or the U.S., is always looking to justify their competition for power by any means. It should not be a surprise to anyone reading. States look at each other as enemies and promote hatred among their slaves (people). For more on that subject read Mikhail Bukanin's scintillating article.

Priestess of Demise Part 1

Focusing on the horizon with malicious eyes
Her taste for the souls of deviates
Consuming her passion with rigor and lust
To destroy the pursuits of the consumer
Draining the souls to her delight
Stripping men of their might
Hopelessly lost by her defiling grasp
No man could resist her
Her brawn and precision enslaved many
Beauty covers the smokecreen of death
Mankind is her delicasy to feast
Bitter cries through the empty halls
A viper stripped of her mask
An abomination that cleanses spirits
Through the air her presence contaminates
Her message propogates the snare
Enveloping the lone traveler
Taking him to his roadblock
She uses the tools to her likening.

Master of Disguise: The Politician.

You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
Aristophanes (450 BC - 388 BC), Knights, 424 B.C.

Now I know what a statesman is; he's a dead politician. We need more statesmen.
Bob Edwards

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles De Gaulle (1890 - 1970)

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.
Nikita Khrushchev (1894 - 1971)

I once said cynically of a politician, 'He'll doublecross that bridge when he comes to it.'
Oscar Levant (1906 - 1972)

Sense something a little deviant? It is the brooding politician that enamores his crowd with heavenly delights and visions. He/she(properyl "IT") doesnt delight me; it should not delight anyone. People are plyed by the Siren song of the politician and his cohorts. The minions of the politicians embrace the slime and abolition of our world and existence. You not need take in by the fear of them and their organization known as the government. Does government protect people? I think not. Many avenues can be taken to protect yourselves/property without the protection of the politicians. Never ever listen to the soothing yet evil articulation of the politicians.BEWARE.

The awesome fantastic Soul Seek

There is a reason why they call it Soulseek....it finds your soul. Music is the great energy that flows through people and initiates their souls. Thats where Soulseek comes in.

I was told by a friend of mine to download because he can give me all his music. Well I found so much music by alot of people. Any style you want. Its tr00 p2p. Well I met a cool woman on there and she lives in Corona and listens to Metal. Isnt that soemthing. You can chat and converse with peopel while sharing music. Ive got Electric Wizard-Dopethrone and Eyehatgod-Dopesick from this program and Im enamored by the doomness. I recommend everyone download soulseek. You will find your soul or anothers....

Rennaisannce

The triumphant march
Into the path I chose
Master of temperament
Calm as the meadow stream
Man of object
Ethics I pursue through pain
Destroyer of legion
Onward fight to the death
Bearer of sorrow
In the shadows I scream
Rage of anger
Increasing my fury in battle
Deranged mad man
Mind is blank I succumb
Courier of agony
In the ashes I wallow
Em bracer of healing
I perceive my for longed destiny
Resurrected fiery spirit
Triumph of aspiration I ascend

Concert Review: Neurosis, Red Sparowes, Grails

I came upon this show by accident. 3 days earlier I heard about the show through a Myspace bulletin through my friend Betty. It came at a coincidental time because I just started listening to Neurosis again. So I made plans with a couple people I know in Corona to go on a trip there. The night earlier I found out my car was leaking in the front. It wasn't too band and i was unsure if it was gas or not but I didn't want to risk that long drive. So I left a message telling the guy I was going with that we all had to take his car and to give me a call back as soon as possible. The next day I didnt get a reply but it said the message was read. Luckily before hand I left a bulletin about the Neurosis show and Betty replied asking if she can come along. I didn't know what was going on so we were discussing the situation. I didn't here from the guy so she opted that I come along with her to LA. So I made the drive to Fullerton, we went in her car and at 6:43 we were the first ones at the El Rey Theatre off Wilshire in LA.
2 hours or so later after standing in the Siberian weather we go inside and just feel the warmth. First band that played was Grails. Given that Neurosis was the headliner and they have alot of instrumentation int heir music, Grails was solely an instrumental band. They were very unique and played soothing, ambient style instrumentation. From time to time I went with Betty and Justin outside so I didn't absorb the whole experience.
Red Sparowes comes on stage and they reminded me alot of Neurosis but without the vocals. There was a projection right above the band of random images. Looking at the images I felt a sort of aura from the whole experience. The music and the visionary aspects provided a journey through the senses. I also noticed how the venue became increasingly crowded; the show was sold out a little bit earlier of Red Sparowes' set.
So then came the great Neurosis, their projection above them was circular as compared to the rectangular used by the previous band. I moved up to the front because I believe their is a better experience when you are closer to the band then standing towards the back. They played songs from all their different albums and I was well pleased because I only heard Through Silver and Blood. The band was succinct and precise; the projection added to alot of the feel. The projections were of a dark nature and it seemed like it involved the perilous emotions that exist in humans. My moment of neurotic glory is when they played Eye. Such an intense song.
When they ended there was this great warmth inside me that carried on throughout the night. After that me and Betty went back to Fullerton and then I went back to Corona. All in all it was a good show, good music, good visions, and why not...the quesadilla was bomb diggity! Fin.

The New Project coming soon!

My friend Michael "Dickcheese" Amorelli is the master planner of a new Internet show coming soon called Ass Castle TV. Its going to be "Headbangers ball mixed with the Morning Show". It shall have alot of humor and brevity and something for everyone to enjoy. With an award winning staff,including myself. Also he publishes a blog in the name and glory of Ass Castle.

REVIEW-----Rotting Christ:Theogenia

So my friend Jesse sent me the new album by Rotting Christ and in my expert opinion I give this album 2 thumbs up.^_^

What really set the tone for this album, for me at least, was the precision of the instruments mixed with the subtle rawness Now I will not lie, this is the first album Ive heard from them but in my defense its an album worth acknowledging. Hailing from Greece this is their 10th studio album and an album the singer,Sakis, mixed himself. They showcase their ethnic heretige in the album with a background choir singing in the Greek language. With this album, RC presented a clearcut Black metal album with all the elements you would look for. Atmosphere, musicianship, precision, brutality, and good production; its all here and here to stay. If you need an album to kick off the new year in style; get Rotting Christ-Theogenia.

Attack on U.S. Embassy in Greece: Wonder why?

Today an anti-tank grenade was fired in the office of the U.S. ambassador to Greece. According to officials the target was meant to be the U.S. Seal but just missed it and hit the office of the ambassador. Its been reported that a Marxist group named Revolutionary Action has claimed responsibility and is in the midst of a power struggle between various Leftist groups.

Greece has been a hotbed of resistance movements ever since WW2. During 1967-74 the country was ran by a Military dictatorship supported by the U.S. During that time anybody in opposition to the regime was tortured and persecuted.

This is a microcosm of how the U.S. government has infiltrated many countries and how the people react to it. Although I am never supportive of any Socialist fringe groups, I do see why they are hostile or the protesters. I mean if your neighbor came and infiltrated your house and established a presence,wouldn't you feel defensive?

iPhone is coming....

I stumbled on upon an interesting article and find myself amused and excited at the way technology has progressed. I remember in 1996 when computers were not nearly as powerful as they are now and far more expensive. Especially in a time when the dollar had more purchasing power then now. Now flash forward 11 years. Computers are far more superior, the Internet is in full swing, peripherals work better, and its all affordable. With the advent of the iPhone we are that much closer to a future a la The Jetsons.

Militarism: Machine of Freedom?

Of course this cannot be solidified as a genuine question. Nowhere can militarism advance freedom. It destroys the natural order of trade, commerce, and community; people are then pitted against each other as pawns by the State to fight whoever the State views as a threat. There is a brooding philosophy in this country that might makes right and loyalty to the State is the same thing as Patriotism.
From time to time I see stickers and banners saying "support the troops" and then I'm suddenly enlightened. We live in country where dissent as seen as vile and not supporting the troops is somehow fallacious. Well I'm going to say it...I don't support the troops what so ever. In fact I see the troops as pawns for the State to the utmost degree. They carry out orders without question, cause destruction and death for the State, and make a living through our taxes. Although, I will grant that some troops have been brave enough not to be inculcated by their superiors but those are the troops facing punishment. There is nothing productive about what soldiers do . In fact they destroy the production of all the people they invaded. What has more benefit: a store owner who provides nourishment and entertainment to his customers or a soldier that crush, kills, and destroys and doesn't provide any productive value. More on the brutal nature of the military I recommend reading Jeffrey Tucker and Laurence Vance. For those in the military who want to leave, you don't need to be there...LEAVE!
George Bush has put us in a path to destruction and I think this is the time to really look within ourselves and ask what direction do you want this country to go? Although any sort of government is not rational by any stretch, let us not be complacent to how this present regime has magnified the extent at which government works. Militarism cannot be seen as the hand maiden of piece, its the antithesis.

The magnificent Herbert Spencer

Such a man that is articulate in many avenues of intellect and study shall always be remembered. This is one great man. I 've read his articles "Re-barbarization of society" and "The right to ignore the State" and plan on reading much more. I implore you to read much of what he has written. Many different ideologies borrow from his writings but anarchists/libertarians are the biggest proponents of his works. For an extended biography on him and his writings go here, here, and here.

Economic Retardation

There is no other way to title this post but the one your viewing at. Congress is gathering momentum to push the Federal minimum wage from 5.15 to 7.25 over a course of 26 months.
You might ponder and might reject," How could you be against minimum wage, that will raise the standard of living for the lower end of the production spectrum". Well....maybe not like that. Still though.
The idea of a minimum wage is absolutely absurd coming from many ideological fronts. From an economic view point the minimum wage will only push the costs for a business and there are many when running a business. Now of course there is the welfare of the laborer/employee. When the cost of running a business becomes that much more magnified then their has to be costs he needs to cut. Unintentionaly that can be at times the employee itself. If the business wasn't there in the first place to satisfy the consumer then that employee wouldn't have had a job in the first place or that one in particular. If the employee loses his/her job because of increased costs brought about by the State then where is the justice in that?
The other view that the minimum wage is wrong is because the State has no right to impose wage floors or any other restriction on a business. In fact the State has no right to impose anything or even exist; that will be for another topic. Lets say their is a man named Larry who comes up with a revolutionary product. He culls investors and other patrons to invest in his project . He is able to bring together the resources and build a factory. The factory employs the workers at a wage they agreed to in the first place. Now this entity known as the State comes into the picture and uses threat of force and violence to compel Larry into following guidelines and regulations. Overtime because of all the extra costs the factory goes broke and Larry has to close the place down. Is their any sort of justification for the State to invade his property? Is their any moral reason? Larry was the one who gathered the resources and hired the people to build his factory in the first place with no help from the state and the State feels it has a right to circumvent his property rights.
In the mean time we must be vigilante. Lets hope the minimum wage doesn't go up.

A journey through silver and blood: a review of Neurosis

Ah Neurosis. Ive had the album for about a year now and heard it off and on, hear and there. Then I just listened to it last night, Through Silver and Blood album, and I really listen to it. There is one thing to hear sound , instrumentation, and melody but its different when you listen to it. Neurosis takes you on a journey through the senses that inflame and enliven the imagination. Keep in mind I was not under any chemical influence. The music itself offers that drug like experience.
Now you might wonder who Neurosis is? They are metal band from Oakland , Ca and were formed by ex-members of Violent Coercion , Scott Kelly and Dave Edwardson, and Jason Roeder. They originally started out as a hardcore outfit in their first two releases but later went through experimentation and created a style heavily influenced by stoner doom, ambiance, and industrial. Although I haven't heard any other CD of theirs besides this; I will be sure to check the other albums as well. I highly recommend Through silver and blood to anyone willing to open their minds to brilliant sound and scope. Here is their website.

New additions coming to Propogation

Given this is a new site and im still working on the various additions here is a list of what youll expect to see.

1. Book review- Every 2 weeks starting on the 1st of February Ill be offering a book review. I will be discussing books in the field of philosophy, music, art,litrature, and anarchism.
2. Show reviews- On random days and nights Ill review a show that I went to the previous day or night. When I say show I mean concerts but smaller because they are in venues.lol.
   
3. Event reviews- Whether it be a fair, expo, or maybe a car show Ill be sure to give you a thorough description.
4. Quote of the day- On a side panel and not a post Ill put up a quote of a day.
5. CD Reviews- Every week on Friday Ill review CDs from the past as well as new cds that are recent.
   

Darkness in the Digital world: The world of Ralph Manfreda

Every once in a while there is a person that explores the depths of the human condition and advances everyone else around him/her that takes part. Not too long ago I came upon a website named Cryptonaut that showcases the artwork by Ralph Manfreda. He currently live in Vienna, Austria and has done CD covers for bands like Pungent Stench or Belphegor. The pieces that he displays shows the breadth of Digital art and some of the masterpieces that are around in this age. I prefer the section known as Apocalypsis over the others because in it he shows humanoid figures and a surreal landscape that presents feelings of power, adulation, and eminence. I hope you grasp the same energy that I did by really seeing the pictures for what they are.

For every man to be armed.....

Recently the Ethiopian forces have driven the Islamic Courts out of Mogadishu and established a presence reminicent of that of past occupational forces in Vietnam or Afghanistan. So I came upon this news article through a google search. Apparently the interim government and the Ethiopians are currently trying to disarm the local populace. Though thankfully the people are not willing to give up their protection to an unwanted government and have been protesting and firing shots of their own.
In history their has been times when the government disarmed the people and subsequently tyranny came. Hitler, Mao, and Stalin all had disarmament programs and they brought terror to the native people that tyrants in the ancient of days only dreamed of. Here is an interesting article on the extent of gun control that involved the Armenians. If ever a government official declares to have your gun, point it at him/her.

Welcome

This is a blog that Ive developed to present commentary, solutions, and discussions for 6 distinctive movements.

1. World News- The current events and stories happening across the known world from an Anarchist perspective. Given their is many perspectives on the phrase Anarchism, I am from the school of thought known as Free Market Anarchism where if Government were abolished in its entirety then the human race can adjust by the processes of interacton and transaction.
2. Philosophy- The major implications of philosophical proses and analysis on daily situations and some of the eithical/moral problems we deal with everyday.
3. Metal- The most extreme aesthetic known to man. Not only is metal covered in music but also in cultural implications, art, and literature. I will also discuss subsequently crust and grindcore.
   
4. Literature- Exploration of various written pieces and also as a writer myself I will post various stories, poems, and sonnets that I have written with links to various other sites of poets.
5. Art- Discussions of various channels of art and different masterpieces in our present time.
6. Technology- What new ideas and concepts came out and a commentary on them.