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Protection From False Realities

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Written by Argento SmytheAugust 10, 2025August 8, 2025

Blurry Pictures: Ignoring the January 6th Insurrection

In any other timeline, the storming of the United States Capital Building would have been a ‘snapshot moment’, one of those moments that people remember in a visceral and completely in-focus way. Historic examples of such events include the September 11 attacks, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the space shuttle Challenger explosion, the moon […]

Written by Argento SmytheMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Social Trauma Block: Thoughts on Sarah Kendzior’s “They Knew” (Part 1)

The reflection on Sarah Kendzior’s “They Knew” explores conspiracy theories as responses to societal deterioration, emphasizing the challenges of discerning truth amidst widespread misinformation, particularly during the pandemic.

Written by Argento SmytheFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025

A Bubble in Time: Ordinary Action During Extraordinary Events

The U.S. faces a political crisis, with concerns over Trump’s power grabs and Musk’s unchecked influence. Public response is mixed, but potential consequences loom ahead.

Written by Argento SmytheDecember 11, 2024

Wasted – Brian Thompson’s Ultimately Meaningless Death

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a mix of indifference and bloodlust in the public, reflecting anger towards the healthcare system. However, it failed to incite real change, illustrating deeper systemic issues.

Written by Argento SmytheNovember 19, 2022November 19, 2022

The Flavors of Revolution

A brief comment on revolution in the modern world

Written by Argento SmytheOctober 5, 2022October 4, 2022

The Buying Game

When buying a book becomes a political action…

Written by Argento SmytheMay 25, 2022

Blood Sport

The blood sport continues

Written by Argento SmytheMay 11, 2022

Point…Taken?

A chance interaction with an Instagram video makes one wonder. . . but only a little

Written by Argento SmytheMay 5, 2022

A Fait Accompli

The evangelical-fascist movement won an enormous victory at SCOTUS. So what do we do now?

Written by Argento SmytheFebruary 13, 2022

Who’s the Real Silent Majority?

Both the political right and left claim to represent most Americans… but do either?

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