occasional reflections on culture & politics
The poem is a raw, impassioned indictment of humanity’s destructive tendencies. It portrays humans as the “worst kind of animal”—capable of betrayal, violence, and environmental ruin. Through visceral language and existential urgency, the poet condemns war, complacency, and moral cowardice. Art is framed not as passive reflection but as a political act, demanding engagement, resistance, and truth-telling in the face of crisis.
Space exploration is framed as a moral and strategic necessity. The post critiques short-term thinking and urges global cooperation to expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth. It highlights the benefits of spaceflight—from technological innovation to climate monitoring—and calls for political frameworks to guide future colonization, resource use, and interplanetary ethics.
Despite public fatigue, the post argues that COVID-19 remains a global threat. It critiques premature declarations of normalcy and emphasizes the ongoing risks of long COVID, waning immunity, and inadequate data. The analysis calls for continued caution, mask-wearing, and respect for scientific expertise, framing pandemic response as a moral duty to protect others.
Erratic Attempts 