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User:Fotomaki
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I frequently questioned the feasibility of Zengotita’s argument, specifically his claim that we are unable to discern the real from the unreal, or one of his other mini gradations of reality. He makes the point that, since we are faced with so many options and information to absorb at once, we are unable to discern the images of reality from the fabricated advertisements which disguise themselves as real emotions and flood our conscious. I said to myself that this argument has been packages in several ways and given to me throughout the years, but the effect of the images have never been explained to me in a greater sense – that is, proof that these images have rendered us insensitive to violence etc. and as a result we are…? Has this constant absorption ruined the potential of humanity? If so, so what? I know media junkies who can discern the images they encounter and live fulfilling lives involve more than “transitional” episodes of realness. Zengotita’s argument touches upon Nietzsche’s argument that we are numb to reality because of the constant absorption we face. This is the new reality we have to deal with, and instead of discarding it for it’s manipulative and parasitic qualities, we must embrace it and create something new and better.Fotomaki 13:50, 3 April 2007 (EDT)
[edit] Unit Three
For unit three I will address the concern of clean energy and the impending circumstances our nation will face if patterns in oil consumption do not change. I will address specifically the problem of vehicles that have low gasoline efficiency, and the possibility of hydrogen fuel cells as an immediate alternative. Hydrogen fuel cells are a topical alternative which possess potential to power future vehicles and, with certain alterations, those currently on the road. The concern of global warming and the near depletion of oil in reserves across the globe has sparked much debate over the sustainability of high energy consumption associated with suburban living, and the ability to carry on with current rates in the immediate future. I will address my letter to a known authority, most likely a company that holds responsibility for emissions controls on vehicles nationwide, or a known oil marketer whose profits depend on the increasing flux of our nation’s oil needs. Fotomaki 01:34, 10 April 2007 (EDT)
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