#156: Politics, Arts and Sports: Some Erratic Reflections

Art and performance are inherently political. Silence in the face of tyranny is complicity. Artists like Gergiev and Riefenstahl illustrate the spectrum from resistance to propaganda. True art demands introspection and moral clarity.

#93: Don’t Picture This: The Trouble With Selfies

Selfies are critiqued as symbols of narcissism and digital detachment. The post explores how constant self-documentation distorts identity, undermines authenticity, and replaces experience with performance. Real presence demands stepping outside the frame.