Brainwashed society

This system is built on our imaginations; Money has imaginary value. Government has imaginary authority. And we have imaginary limits. If we want to change things, we must start with the imagination. - Gavin Nascimento @aNewKindOfHuman

George Orwell quote about ignorance from 1984: “In the long run, a hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance.”

@lavaalampp // 'modern life is rubbish'

In a world awash with endless possibilities and constant digital noise, finding one’s true purpose can seem like a daunting quest. The quest for purpose, which has always been challenging, is now compounded by the pervasive influence of social media and the internet. Today, we explore the psychology behind discovering your purpose and why social media can sometimes hinder rather than help in this pursuit.

Four years ago, I had an experience where I believed that there were advertisements on my students’ standardized tests. (Please, read that story. It’s one of my favorites.) That nightmare actually came true this week. Yes, my friends. The new standardized tests in New York feature plugs for commercial products. Supposedly, none of the companies paid … Continued

by: Julie Howard In a time and place where women belong to their husbands until death, one woman envisions a life on her own... Patience stepped into the warm sunlight. The loose church stairs creaked under her