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A Big Fuckin Hornet
Nov 1, 2016

by Nyc_Tattoo
we need to figure out a way to get conspiracy theorists to get into adam curtis. his stuff is aesthetically similar with the videos they watch and the major theme of his work is "yes there is a global shadow govt, but they're all basically dumb as hell'

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A Big Fuckin Hornet
Nov 1, 2016

by Nyc_Tattoo

Coolness Averted posted:

Yeah also it's not generally about conspirators in smoke filled rooms deliberately shaping the world ro what it is through 4rd chess. It's 'here are the choices those in power have deliberately made, and how those choices have had unforeseen consequences' or other aspects of 'Here are the factors that have shaped our perceptions.'

thats why i say aesthetically similar though, curtis enjoys telling us these stories as though they ARE done conspiratorially, but yea mostly for dramatic effect and cohesiveness

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