Marginalia, edisi : TE2705 - The Dark Side of August 27 - Magz TEMPO

For Nolan, Odysseus’ return home serves as atonement for the brutality of Troy. His return marks the beginning of his journey.

It is getting harder to hold onto hope. It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.

Nationalism makes heterosexuality seem natural. There are only male and female freedom fighters, queer people are erased.

The best word to describe an arrogant fascist is “bully.” There is only “us” and “them.”

Democracy replaces royal decrees with deliberative governance. It fosters anti-intellectualism.

In this hectic world, we need to look to Ibn Bajja: freedom of thought amid chaos.

The novel 1984 is 77 years old. Its message is more relevant than ever.