What if we began to view leftist revolutionary thought as inextricably tied up with the problem of religious conversion? After all, a convert to revolutionary positions is far different than the merely philosophical conversionary model of Plato and St. Augustine, which is a cognitive level conversion. For Plato, conversion is when the individual develops a newfound commitment to … Continue reading Is Conversion Possible?
Rage Management and Leaderless Revolutions
"I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore!" is the rallying cry at the end of the classic late 1970's film Network. It signifies the implosion of the media industry's inability to effectively channel rage in contemporary society. It's also a call directed to no one. Instead of screaming into the pillow, … Continue reading Rage Management and Leaderless Revolutions
