Luxury. Power. Religion. It’s hard to imagine the contemporary society without these notions. We are totally surrounded by them. Are they vital? Definitely, especially when they serve as a source of income for certain people. Do all the people need them? Doubtful. Is it possible to avoid them nowadays? Hard enough. If one can try to live a life without falling under their influence? That’s a must. Phlegmatic Store’s lyrical hero is up to getting rid of all the stereotype scenarios imposed by the society. Aspiration for the wealth show-off, for being a part of some fictional “Elites” or for trusting in shady leaders and serving them. Luxury, power and religion are the three Institutions of Fear. The fear of looking different, saying and doing different, not what you are expected. The fear to question and analyze the stated dogma. This is not a story of building a new world on the ruins of the old one. This is a pondering on how to remain human in the existing conditions.
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Stability is a Synonym for Stagnation (RUS)
I was born in the USSR. The first decade after the country had collapsed was a pure hell: gangs, shooting in the streets, unemployment and rough property division aka "the era of the initial funds accumulation”. The times of instability, indeed. It’s exactly the time that the conservative government refers to, speculating on the word "STABILITY". "Do you want it to be like in the 90s?" - the authorities ask before promoting the new law, limiting the rights and freedoms. Stability as speculation. Stability as a tool of Fear. Stability, as synonym for stagnation.
Youth lives without God (CZ)
I believe that modern society can be secular. That people can live without being divided by the type of religion. And there's some warm corner in the museum awaiting for the religion to be based there forever. The new ethical institutions are about to be established. They will be called to completely replace outdated dogmatic tales for the whole world. Religious stories which contradict history, science, logic and morality, which sow discord, chaos and grief. I look at the youth and see that they are doing fine without Him. That they do not need Him. That the youth lives without God.
Pray for Science
It’s forbidden to teach the Theory of Evolution in some countries. While "Theory of the Flat Earth" gaining more and more supporters every year. Another part of the audience believes that the Sun revolves around the Earth. Genetically Modified Organisms have millions of enemies and are banned for use in a number of countries. And these are only few problems science has to face. Today science craves for our support. Pray for science!
HOPEBEAST
Consume, consume, consume. Find, buy, consume, discard and find again. I dream of a world where showing-off one’s wealth will be shameful. Where one’s openness, sincerity, secularism and education will be called the true Flex. Where philosophical knowledge and civic position will replace the golden guns and chains. Not HYPE, but HOPE. We are all about this here. Join now. Enjoy. The true flex is inside of your head.
Our rulers are unworthy of us (RUS)
They lie. They steal. They break the laws and enjoy privileges. They pursue only personal interests. Don't be like them. They are not worthy of you and me.
Luxury 0,0% (zerocommazero)
Who needs luxury and why? Probably it seems incredibly rad to spend the last money for getting some status stuff. What could be even more rad? Just getting a cheap replica of it. Trying to deceive others and, of course, yourself. True? Perhaps there’s another way. For example, to declare your scorn for the overvalued unaffordable things. To spit openly in the face of the endless consumerism and stupid copying of the celebrities. Zerocommazero is a bold challenge to false values.
The author is not baised or affiliated by any political, civil or public parties and associations. The author does not preach any religious teachings and does not promote any political ideologies. The author does not pursue the goal of offending, insulting or causing moral suffering to members of any social group. The author generally does not recommend to unite in social groups in order to avoid insults on a social basis. The author apologizes to all those who are offended or hurt. The author of the content is basically for all the good and against all the bad. Thank you for not suing me.
