Politics of Amnesia

I believe that we are still relying on past theories because this generation is still too young and has not come to terms yet with what is happening around. Thus, limiting our understanding of this era. We are currently living in a passive period of time. Information is flowing way too quick for us to actually sit down and really reflect on them.

On the other hand, I find it rather refreshing that we are now able to mix work and pleasure or should I say serious academic work with fun. I come originally from a society where work is work and fun is fun. The two should not be mixed if one is to succeed. I would be thrilled to be able to explain to people back home that you can actually do both at the same time. I strongly do believe that it is through pleasure and working hard at the same time that master pieces are produced. Why would I bother reading about Flaubert when I am having a laugh watching Friends. There seem to be a belief that theory or in fact studying should be a sacrificial thing that is difficult and complex. We need to be able to torture ourselves so that we can believe we have achieve something. Besides, writing about everyday life allows one to basically analyse himself. We are currently living in the times of realty shows like Big Brother. It still amazes me to find out how many people are obsessed with Big Brother. Have we reached such a low point in humanity that we now believe watching 10 people living together in a house on a daily basis is interesting? Yeah I am sure somebody somewhere is doing a whole PHD on Big brother....now that must be sad!