This is a remarkable piece of writing. it gives us a way of looking at the Apocalypse industry/world view through the eyes of someone trained in historical/critical analysis. The quote from Benjamin is spot on. Also, the comment about the passivity that may lead to an avoidance of struggle is really perceptive. As much as I agree with the call for better ways of understanding the crisis, forging a political response is what is needed to restructure for whom the bell tolls...politically speaking.
This is a remarkable piece of writing. it gives us a way of looking at the Apocalypse industry/world view through the eyes of someone trained in historical/critical analysis. The quote from Benjamin is spot on. Also, the comment about the passivity that may lead to an avoidance of struggle is really perceptive. As much as I agree with the call for better ways of understanding the crisis, forging a political response is what is needed to restructure for whom the bell tolls...politically speaking.
Thanks, Frank!