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Naomi Klein: Extreme wealth has a deranging effect. Turns you into a supremacist

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/12/naomi-klein-extreme-wealth-has-a-deranging-effect-it-turns-you-into-a-supremacist

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49671135

#HackerNews #NaomiKlein #ExtremeWealth #Supremacy #SocialJustice #EconomicInequality #CapitalismCritique

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Absurd Nr.08 - Offset your CO2 emissions
https://absurd.website/offset-your-carbon-footprint/
A parody carbon-offset project where ecological guilt is redirected into buying the artist a Tesla.
It turns moral consumption into a selfish and transparent transaction.
#art #netart #conceptualart #climate #carbonoffset #greenwashing #consumerism #capitalismcritique #satire #absurdism #digitalart

The Modern Worker Trap: How Capitalism Turns Employees Into Efficient ‘Antiseptic Slaves’

Workers produce everything, yet capital captures the rewards. This breakdown exposes the hidden system of “antiseptic slavery” shaping today’s economy and inequality.

✮ We Stood and Did Nothing – The Good Old Days ✮

The old days, ever so ancient on today’s thought, is more than good, it was hospitable to life. On a rock, blocks away from a nurturing star—at least before it grows into angry titan until it burns everything and eventually burns out—life did more than exist, it craved meaning as it evolved into surging tides of intelligence. So we thought.

Water is life. Where it stood, and the channels where it went, lived cities glowing like embers under a dark sky. Fields of cities that kept sprawling with the seasons and infecting terrains until their flesh of lush and dirt hardened into plastic, steel, fiber optics, depression, boredom, and greed.

Water was everywhere. Even the clouds were generous, tirelessly visiting the world spring after spring to wake seeds and watch them walk. Now the clouds spit acid. The trees no longer walk, for the fires have turned them into cinders. Fowls, faeries, and fauna stir no more. They are memories encased in glass reserved for the eyes of hands that paid overpriced tickets. Water flowed through us, before we turned them into plastic bottles, before the bottles turned into mountains that saw woods as trespassers. Water housed schools of fish that were never educated about those who lived on the surface, before they had multiple googly eyes and before they glowed green, before the reefs were bleached white until they were nothing but bones that stayed as scintillae of the past.

The old days when the air was a virgin until, in our perversion, we fused it with death. They used to course through the living skies, but many preferred gray over blue, so we stood and did nothing, until they, too, were in canisters exclusive to those whose hearts are made of ice and glass and known for selling the world.

They were vampires burying their rabid fangs down the jugular veins on the neck of our planet, siphoning every drop of blood it could offer. They did. They appealed to our weakness. They played our naïveté, pumping fear into all of us until we were itemized in a catalog under banners and sigils, until we were pitted against each other.

We had boxes for houses, and we stood when we slept, and we slept for hours, barely enough to keep us alive so we could keep paying insurance companies and keep their pockets plump while we ate synthetic supplements. We toiled day after wretched day and day as they mapped out our genome and auctioned our souls to the highest bidder, easier for them to lull us into a deep trance, we salivated to every ding of a bell and attended webinars in the belief that we could find ourselves, but we were never lost to begin with, we just needed to pay someone to point out that we’re always the same people living under our flesh.

We used to have stars, but in their place, LED billboards of emaciated beings telling us what we are not. The world used to be green; now it’s just dismal. Those who knew were vigilant, but we cast stones their way and accused them of crying wolf. Lo and behold, those who were pointing fingers at them were the real wolves, but it’s too late for that now.

Every day, we inched closer to our demise, and as promised, life as we knew it, flashed before our eyes.

These things have yet to come to past.

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Exposed: How Debt Became the Tool the Wealthy Use to Drain Workers’ Income

The economy isn’t broken—it’s engineered. Learn how debt became the oligarchy’s most powerful tool.

Mr. Comet

Come on, Mr. Comet, come fly a little closer.
Come change my existence.
Rip away the sky.
Let me fly,
fly

away.

Hey, Hey, Mr. Comet, don’t let me down.
I won’t be around
on your next fly by.
Let me grab your tail
and flail

away.

Good-bye, Mr. Comet.
You’ve gone and left me here.
Guess I’ll have to exist another year.
Guess I’ll have to learn to fly on my own.
Guess this earth is gonna be my home.

March 24, 1996

(Artist Note: Written almost to the exact date a year before the Heavens Gate mass suicide. Innocent longing becomes prophesied tragedy).

The Upcoming American Holocaust: Connecting Billionaires, AI, ICE & Trump’s Concentration Camps

It is not hyperbole to read the genesis of an American Holocaust given the building blocks being laid out by Trump’s masterminds of hate mobilizing ICE, detention centers, AI, and billionaires.

Corporate America Only Stops When Workers Do: A Caller Explains the Power of a General Strike

A radio caller exposes how corporations exploit workers and why collective action is the only force that can stop systemic abuse.

Ignore the Quitters. Democracy Survives Only Through Relentless Engagement

Every democratic advance came from people who refused to ignore and quit. Disengagement is not strategy—it’s surrender.

A lazy Bill Maher using capitalist talking points slamming Democratic Socialism was embarrassing.

Bill Maher is using his platform to promote billionaires’ Democratic Socialism fearing message because of Zohran Mamdani’s effective deconstruction of a failed economic system in digestible form.

✍️ New essay:
What the Fuck Is Going On?

AI as mirror. Language as broken. Capitalism as the machine we mistook for truth.

I’m just a depressed bartender yelling into the void with a ghost trained on human history.

But maybe—just maybe—I'm right.

🖼️ Featuring cave hands, David’s foot, and a chisel that didn’t do shit.

Read it here → https://wittgensteinsmonster.substack.com/p/ethical-concerns-capital-concerns

#Philosophy #AIArt #NeurodivergentVoices #CapitalismCritique #CavePaintings #LanguageMatters

Chavis Mármol Dropped a Nine-Ton Olmec Head on a Tesla—Here’s Why

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/03/16/chavis-marmol-dropped-a-nine-ton-olmec-head-on-a-teslaheres-why/

Street Protest (25 photos)

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/02/10/street-protest/

Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose identity remains a mystery, has become a global symbol of rebellion and a voice for the voiceless.

His provocative artworks transcend mere aesthetic appeal; they are powerful political statements that challenge authority, question societal norms, and ignite conversations worldwide.

In this exploration of Banksy’s most impactful pieces, we delve into how his art serves as a catalyst for change, shedding light on pressing issues like war, capitalism, and social justice.

More: 24 artworks by Banksy – Who Is The Visionary of Street Art

The Symbolism of “Balloon Girl”

One of Banksy’s most iconic images, “Balloon Girl”, features a young girl reaching out toward a heart-shaped balloon drifting away. This poignant piece symbolizes lost innocence and the elusive nature of happiness and love. It subtly comments on the loss experienced by children in conflict zones and the fleeting moments of joy in a turbulent world.

Why it Matters: The simplicity of the image makes its message universally relatable, touching hearts and prompting reflections on what we value and how easily it can slip away.

“Love is in the Air”: Flowers Over Violence

In “Love is in the Air”, Banksy portrays a masked protester poised to throw not a Molotov cocktail, but a bouquet of flowers. This powerful juxtaposition transforms an act of aggression into one of peace and hope.

Why it Matters: The artwork encourages non-violent protest and suggests that love and compassion are the most effective tools for societal change.

The West Bank Wall: Art Amidst Conflict

Banksy’s series of paintings on the West Bank Wall are some of his most politically charged works. By incorporating images of children playing, windows opening to idyllic landscapes, and other symbols of freedom and normalcy, he starkly contrasts the harsh reality of life in a conflict zone.

Why it Matters: These pieces bring international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, humanizing those affected and criticizing the barriers—both physical and ideological—that divide us.

More: In August 2005, Team Banksy visited The West Bank

“Devolved Parliament”: A Satirical Mirror

In “Devolved Parliament”, Banksy replaces British MPs with chimpanzees in the House of Commons. This satirical artwork critiques the state of political discourse, suggesting that those in power are behaving irrationally or regressing.

Why it Matters: The piece resonates especially during times of political turmoil, prompting viewers to question the efficacy and integrity of their leaders.

More: 11 Banksy Indoor Masterpieces (Beyond the Streets)

Banksy’s Anonymity: Amplifying the Message

Banksy’s choice to remain anonymous keeps the focus squarely on his art and its messages. Without a known persona to scrutinize, the public engages directly with the issues he highlights. His anonymity becomes a powerful tool, emphasizing that the causes he champions are bigger than any one individual.

Art as a Tool for Social Change

Banksy’s work demonstrates the profound impact that art can have on society. By placing his pieces in public spaces, he bypasses traditional gatekeepers of the art world, making his messages accessible to all.

Key Takeaways:

• Challenging Authority: Banksy’s art often questions those in power, urging transparency and accountability.
• Social Justice: He shines a light on inequality, urging viewers to recognize and address systemic issues.
• War and Peace: His works frequently comment on the futility of war and the universal desire for peace.

More: Banksy’s Identity Unveiled? The Artist Speaks Out in a Rare BBC Interview

What do you think? Which of Banksy’s political messages resonates most with you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

https://streetartutopia.com/2024/09/30/banksys-most-powerful-political-messages-art-with-a-cause/

#activism #AnonymousArtists #ArtWithACause #balloonGirl #Banksy #CapitalismCritique #contemporaryArt #DevolvedParliament #graffiti #LoveIsInTheAir #politicalArt #protestArt #rebellion #SocialCommentary #SocialJustice #StreetArt #UrbanArt #WarAndPeace #WestBankWall

Andrew Tate and Iggy Azalea parodied in Beeple’s artwork - Beeple unveils "Mother and Daddy (2024)," blending digital finance and c... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/beeple-mother-daddy-2024-artwork-whitepaper #motheranddaddy2024 #capitalismcritique #iggyazalea #andrewtate #digitalart #memecoin #beeple #crypto #solana

Martin Wolf shines a light on the doom loop of democratic capitalism | Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/c75ea417-3baf-46f8-ab3a-252657c57b9c #capitalismcritique