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The Aeonian Pursuit: Why We Chase Art, Chaos, and the Unknown
We have been going about art the very wrong way. It is not an escape from monotony, but a quiet rebellion against the silence. Explore the philosophy of the aeonian pursuit, why human nature chooses chaos over a flawless utopia, and what our restless search for meaning truly reveals about us.
Whiplash - On Obsession, Discipline, and the Cost of Becoming Exceptional
Whiplash examines the psychological and moral costs of relentless pursuit of greatness, showing how Andrew’s obsession with drumming reshapes his identity, relationships, and well‑being under Fletcher’s brutal pressure, leaving the audience to question whether the pain and sacrifice required for exceptional achievement are justified or ultimately destructive.
Genius of the Crowd
The poem warns that conformity within “the crowd” erodes individuality, authenticity, and genuine passion, exposing performative morality, hypocrisy, and a latent capacity for cruelty that flourishes when people share responsibility; it urges readers to remain aware, question their own beliefs, and consciously resist passive conformity.
Utopia
Utopia is portrayed as an alluring yet unattainable ideal, highlighting humanity’s need for challenge, suffering, and imperfection to foster growth, virtue, and meaning; attempts to create a flawless society risk erasing purpose, leading to stagnation or even dystopia, as illustrated through poetic reflections, philosophical quotes, and theological questions.
Princess Mononoke and the Ethics of Nature
An analysis of how Miyazaki frames ecological ethics through San and Ashitaka and why the film refuses to pick a side.
The Platform (2019) - Hierarchy, Hunger, and Human Nature
The Platform explores a brutal hierarchy where food is rationed from top to bottom, revealing how power, greed, and faith shape human behavior. It shows three types of people—the privileged above, the desperate below, and those who fall—illustrating existential absurdity and the failure of imposed solidarity. Through Goreng’s desperate attempts at collective distribution and his crisis of faith, the film critiques both capitalist exploitation and top‑down communism, ending on an ambiguous cliffhanger that leaves viewers questioning the possibility of meaningful change.
Good in Evil
A reflective poem explores the search for goodness within evil, confronting inner darkness, questioning dreams, and seeking peace amid struggle.