Monday, February 14, 2022

John Zerzan ~ Silence

 

 

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In this month’s guest post for The Culturium, John Zerzan draws upon his extensive research of Western philosophy, psychology and literature, investigating the most elusive subject matter of all—silence. 

 

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  Silence used to be, to varying degrees, a means of isolation. Now it is the absence of silence that works to render today’s world empty and isolating. Its reserves have been invaded and depleted. The Machine marches globally forward and silence is the dwindling place where noise has not yet penetrated.


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1 comment:

  1. The link to Culturium led me to other wonderful writings on Silence! :) - something I haven't been able to experience for several years now, except small moments here and there - but not the deep, meditative Silence of my Being.. I miss it... _/\_

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