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'Last Chapter'



Really don't have the time nor necessary interest to indulge myself in this kind of literature at the moment, but it was a cheap find so I've been skimming through this book over the last past weeks. It won't give you any epiphany moments, but it's an informative history read. 'Easily Led - A History of Propaganda' is simply a run-through of 5000 years of propaganda techniques. However, in all honesty, its academic core will propably bore the hell out of most people (myself included). I would say that if you're into communication mechanisms, organized manipulation of public opinion and the sort, Edward Bernays 'Propaganda' is much more accessible and practical.  It's a frightful read really, but way too important to ignore no matter if you're a person working within the pr/advertising industry or just as an individual who wants to know a thing or two about the tragic beauty of  'herd instinct' and crowd psychology. Highly recommended. (On a side note; Sigmund Freud was Edward Bernays uncle, that alone would tell you a thing or two about the importance of the book).

 
2009-sep-17 @ 9:58 am Permalink
Tags: books, propaganda


'All The Bright Lights In The World'



I won't waste too many words on this, since words should not be the storyteller regarding this little set-up I've decided to create.  I've also said this before but visuals and images is a really powerful tool to create sentiments and for a long time regarding the internet it has somewhat been neglected and not used well enough. On a personal level; I'm gaining a tremendous amount of further knowledge regarding the subjects and objects that catches my attention from checking up on different sites and whatnot. I'm also finding out that it's a great way for me to keep my visual perception in shape (context, composition, color...), and also to stay on point regarding contemporary & popular culture. So, if you're into good (dare, i say great?) images of fashion, arts, architecture, quotes, cityscapes, moments, movie captures, (my) peoples - Mark Gonzalez, Stefano Pilati, Toshiro Mifune, Marvin Hagler, lovely girls & all the other bright lights in the world - please come by and visit. An update will be made roughly every third week including a sweet instrumental and some additional linkage.


ALL THE BRIGHT LIGHTS IN THE WORLD



Stuck On Repeat Week 37:

'Get This Thing Down' - Olympic Runners (1975)
'Of All Time' - Dom Kennedy ft. BJ The Chicago Kid (2009)
'The Enemy' - Big L (2000)
'Cool (Barbare)' - Samiah Farah (1999)
'Ayatollah' - Jackie Mittoo (early 80's)
'Hopscotch' - Charles Rouse (1974)







(It would also be foul play not to mention Jjjjound for initial inspiration. Nice one Justin - keep in touch.)



2009-sep-12 @ 5:30 pm Permalink
Tags: all the bright lights in the world, mp3, music, jjjjound


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