Creativity!

Imagination is creativity; it’s a phenomenon of originality, invention and innovation. Key components transcend ideals, perceptions, and connections towards new ideas, methods or individuality. The ability to be creative is special as each person has this innate talent. Difficulty will arise as unlocking that creative spark or maintaining the natural aptitude is a worldwide struggle for humankind. Preserving this skill is a quality that the world requires but sadly it becomes overlooked in modern society as it has in past generations. Prosperous areas such as arts, crafts, design, fashion, film and performance arts are somewhat vital for mankind; additionally where else can creativity influence. This current stage of human creativity will help change world views, issues, epidemics and oppression’s – we must embrace it, but how can we maintain it?

“The industries of the twenty-first century will depend increasingly on the generation of knowledge through creativity and innovation”- Landry & Bianchini

Creativity is vital part of human development; it’s the essence of expressing personal experiences with external information. Yet to be unique is perceived as ethically wrong, especially in adults. Our current framework will fail to evolve if creativity is not welcomed in adolescence through to adulthood. The existing paradigm it lacks independence, freedom and liberty – we follow order, rules or instructions, this is not creativity. How the human race will gain pure procurement of our creative capabilities is by denying this pattern with your own perception of the models of reality. Discover your personality and individualism with distinctive characteristics. Provide for the betterment of the world by being a part of the world. Creativity will only flourish by giving it a chance to grow in others; this is fulfilled by judging life from your own perspective. We have human requirements; Maslow coined the term ‘the model hierarchy of needs’ – air, food, sleep, safety, protection, security, acceptance, welcoming, and respect. Although these are vital, I believe the next stage of human development is creativity.

Developing creativity with essential principles

• Freedom to play
• Concentration on the task
• Learning from your peers
• Interaction/conversations
• Distinctive perspectives
• Enhance your expertise
• Working with others on a assignments
• Values and preventing obstacles
• Find your niche
• Be constructive
• Experience other creative avenues
• Appreciate the wide array of creative people
• Be yourself and sacrifice your selfish views.
• Develop your innate creative talent with freedom

I conclude that creativity is crucial for humanity to advance as a race. To innovate, experiment and attempt to change the struggles we face. To incorporate creativity in schools, the workplace, and lifestyles will benefit our existence massively – especially as technology becomes stronger. Creativity is part of our fabric, yet it divides us on all levels. Furthermore it’s the nature of success, the pinnacle of expression and it encourages empathy. Creativity fails to prosper in others because schools educate us with facts and past knowledge that is not required. We are stripped of our creative talents by puberty, by adulthood we are doomed. People are lost; millions stray from the correct course in life because we make a decision to follow the pact. Society speaks to us, brainwashes the feelings we have – whereby it’s your creativity that separates you. Pressured into making fast results for the economy, rather we should brainstorm; assess the situation and experiment without being judged. Be passionate about the employment you seek, don’t be bystanders. Creativity can be paramount in any industry, any field and any way of life.

 

Below is a documentary on people that employ creative work in their daily lives, and how they inspire others with this unique talent.

https://vimeo.com/52557238

 

• http://www.mindstructures.com/why-creativity-is-an-essential-step-in-human-development/
• http://questionstobeasked.blogspot.ie/2013/09/is-creativity-needed-in-world-more-than.html
• http://elitedaily.com/money/entrepreneurship/creativity-important-quality/

Virtual reality, crime and empathy

“VR at its best shouldn’t replace real life; just modify it, giving us access to so much just out of reach physically, economically. If you can dream it, VR can make it.”- Matthew Schnipper

The next phase of technological innovation has transpired in not so fashionable flair. Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive computerised multimedia simulation which helps the user experience three-dimension environments. Additionally how a subject would encounter virtual reality is by special electronic apparatus named Oculus Rift, or a glove fitted sensor reaction. The affair would engross the user interactively in a seemly physical and existent environment, whereby this optical illusion replicates mankind’s majestic landscapes, in addition to beautiful real world and imaginative adventures. However, this new agile computerised software has come under immense scrutiny in the past. Is Virtual reality a benign influence in our existence with no potential complications, or are there moral and ethical worries regarding human behaviour in virtual settings.

The ethical/moral difficulties are divided into two segments – Desensitisation of virtual reality and virtual criminality. Desensitisation is when anxiety is lessened by eventually becoming utilized towards a predicament which causes fear, alarm and dismay – exposing our subconscious in the direction of fearful conditions in a process of stages. Compassion and empathy will be absent in this virtualised brainwave that could produce a scenario of adrenaline rush or a sensation of power or authority. Gaming previously has distinguished acts of violence due to first person shooting games of a highly immersive intensity. Moreover a paramount concern is ‘cyber-addiction’ which demonstrates that the user develops dependency – a consequence of failing to separate from real life surroundings and an illusive virtual life. Virtual reality will transform the gamer paradigm, but an injurious decrease in real world activity could materialise.

Virtual criminality is when an individual performs an offence inside a virtual vicinity setting. Feasible circumstances are when a group of people are immersed, but a participant is hurt or traumatised because of wrongful activities from another in this environment. Is this a potential effect in a virtualised zone and could result in mental anguish for users? A dispute about the possibility of virtual criminality is in infancy but we ponder – if it’s plausible.

Virtual reality has prospective advantages for the user in pro-social behaviours. Recent studies show’s higher empathy levels concerning people with disabilities in virtualised scenarios, esteem for the environment, and a desire to assist others is present. These pro-social activities are vital as virtual reality intends to show visions of worldly epidemics and helping people understand conflicts present in others. Revamp behaviours, values and perceptions with potentially converting attitudes in relation to discrimination, racism, bullying and apathy. Help us feel empathy towards people in worlds that are very unknown or different to our own. This machine connects humans to other humans in exceptional way, below Chris Milk verifies my ideology.

“So, it’s a machine, but through this machine we become more compassionate, we become more empathetic, and we become more connected. And ultimately, we become more human.”- Chris Milk

 

• http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality/ethical-issues.html
• http://www.fastcoexist.com/3041200/could-virtual-reality-make-us-better-people

 

 

 

 

How to stop Procrastination?

 

“Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.” ― Charles Dickens

Procrastination is the modern-era oppression that humankind has tremendous distress taming. Furthermore it’s a mental avoidance which regards a task as insignificant – although it requires an attainment. A prevailing implementation which categorises alternative amusement over duties, moreover monotonous but pleasurable ventures such as – using social media platforms, online shopping, sports and gaming. Thus the less prioritised urgent assignments receive acknowledgment at a later stage, although the imminent chore has a completion that is vitally important. Productivity is a popular solution to procrastination. Whereby to be productive is the effective input you propel towards duties at any particular instance, yet not being distracted by substitute sources. Efficiency is the formula of accomplishing a job within the minimal expenditure of time and effort. Can mankind take action against procrastination with efficiency and productivity or is this burden a reoccurring characteristic that will fail to become ceaseless.

One potential solution to procrastination is to cultivate creativity better in our current school pattern. Sir Ken Robinson expresses on a Tedtalk about ‘How to escape educations death valley’. Robinson whom is a creative expert renders a synopsis on 3 principles which are crucial for the human mind to flourish. Minors in the current school system are continuously becoming disengaged from the education curriculum and proceed in failing to adore the information Robinson illustrates – Thus an immense dropout rate and kids become trained in monotonous sectors of expertise is paramount.

Furthermore these 3 principles in question Robinson explains where human existence will prosper, but additionally they are contraindicated by teachers who labour for syllabus and students who endure this information – this is the cultural paradigm of our education structure. Principle one is that humankind are naturally different than diverse (each child is unique). Schools are encouraged to observe and investigate kids in a very restricted spectrum. The ubiquitous effect of the first principle has distinguished minors being diagnosed with ADD (Attention deficit disorder). The creative expert provides that ADD is not an epidemic. He explains that if you sit a child down doing low grade curriculum work and if perhaps the minor loses concentration or develops uneasiness that’s because of the syllabus being instructed is uninteresting (not ADD) – kids prosper best in broad sections that recognize their various innate talents.

Principle two is curiosity. Whereby Robinson supplies that children are natural learners and explains curiosity is the engine of achievement. Learning should be the essence of education, whereas teaching is a creative profession that sadly continues to educate kids in factual work. Teachers should be conceptualise, stimulate, provoke and engage with minors in the learning aspect. Robinson talks about a formula of education and learning; this method needs to be conjoint at all times. Thus the role of a teacher should be to facilitate learning capabilities. Whereby Robinson conveys that dominate culture of the education model is not concerned about learning but rather testing. Standardised testing has its department but it should not be the dominant prevalent culture of education, and unfortunately it provokes a routine algorithm that is failing to exercise our minds in curiosity/learning/imagination.

The final principle is to blossom our inner creative talents, but rather we have culture of standardisation. In Finland schools fail to occupy standardised testing, whereby in exchange they have a broader schooling syllabus. Sir Ken Robinson explains that Finland don’t obsess about Maths, science and literature exams; rather they rank humanities, physical education and the arts on equal conditions– as a result Finland has one of the most prosperous education systems in the world. In addition, Finland has a very low dropout rate in their school paradigm, because they combat issues if people are struggling.

“If you take an area, a school, a district, and you change the conditions, give people a different sense of possibility, a different set of expectations, a broader range of opportunities, you cherish and value relationships between teachers and learners, you offer people discretion to be creative and schools that were once bereft spring to life.” – Sir Ken Robinson.

I believe that the core issue of procrastination arises from the above three principle effects. We are never productive or efficient with our time/workload because the content proves to be dull. We are overwhelmed with this repetitious cycle of work that has no value to us or fails to entice us. Have a fresh perspective of your goals, plans and mainly talents then the end of procrastination will emerge. This begins with the model that is predisposed upon us. Adapt from stress, and welcome hard tasks/challenges. Notably I perceive the solution starts in our schools, if education doesn’t modify and transform for the betterment of its occupiers – then procrastination will forever be acquired by the human race.

 

• https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley?language=en#t-369027
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvcx7Y4caQE
• http://www.slideshare.net/garr/sir-ken-quotes

 

 

The Pornography paradigm!

“Porn’s not the problem – you are. But you know what? You’re also the solution. “. ― David Ley

Pornography is the contemporary generation secretive amusement, distraction and pleasure. The portrayal of this sexual behaviour is the condition to attain exhilaration and intriguing content that is limitless.  Material conveys acts in sensual affairs, erotic ways of behaving and intense emotional reaction. Medium’s such as magazines, films, photographs and online websites all initiate a prodigious influx of audiences around mankind.  On the strength of the successfulness of pornography a formulated dominant industry was created and is still ubiquitous currently. Omnipresent evidence argues a pornificated culture is pervasive within the juvenile and adulthood period; additionally has this threat produced a sexually dysfunctional society or is this a moral panic provided by our media and adult bystanders.

Louise Theroux a documentarian from Great Britain produces an understanding on the thriving porn realm. In 2012, Theroux investigates on the ascendants and diminishments of the industry – regarding being decimated by tubes sites. Whereby, over the noughties a decrease in merchandize disposals as the abundance of free pornography on the internet is widely prevalent. Throughout the documentary exchanges between Theroux and actors/actresses feature; moreover they communicate their perspectives on the modern paradigm – illustrating a plummet in remuneration. Accompanying the perceptions supplied by the performers, the female entertainers are adamant that they will vacate the business after a decade once prosperity is obtained. Theroux converses with Tommy Gunn, the male performer enunciates sincerely about present lifestyle trends and how he separates work from recreation. In addition, Gunn is genuine about the passion he shares with collaborators and respects the industries instability. Although Gunn is determined the pornificated model should be recognized as equal in all portions of society – regarding unalike sectors of proficiency. Furthermore Theroux concludes that the pornography spectrum will never cease because audiences will continue to materialise enormously whilst some avenues perpetuate an avoided stance by the masses.

The persistent occurrence of minors taking the liberty to observe pornography is becoming a present-day popular norm. The sexualised medium is a formula of deliberating viewing content or an encounter arises from conversations and experiences with friends. This orthodox amusement is not newly discovered as teenagers continue to inspect material. My generation failed to have the present climates colossal sector; yet a method of acquiring information such as playboy magazine’s proved to be lacking difficulty. I perceive the pornificated culture should be embraced rather than discriminated or opposed upon. Curiosity is the younger generation’s attraction, which is assisted by the impression you and your friends maintain. Absorption of sexual pursuits and voyeuristic behaviour’s to satisfy necessities/urges is normal.

This controversy of a pornificated culture is evident and has evolved majorly with the ascendency of the internet. Websites such as Pornhub derive 1.68 million spectators per hour (Pornhub, 2013). Whereby teen is the pre-eminent explored term, this increased substantially between the years 2005-2013. The teen genre receives the largest quantity of searches – an estimate of 500,000 hourly was the approximate figure. What’s more, Internet porn secures an enormous amount of traffic in the United Kingdom; ranking over Social Networking platforms, shopping online and gaming. Consistently the prominent consumer faction of web pornography is between the ages 12-17.

The dispute against contemporary pornificated civilisation I maintain as the platitude that diverts from the actual problem. Labelling porn as addictive or dangerous is deeming towards a production that is a requirement. The false reliance of a pornography moral panic alluded by the media is the destructive obstacle; thus they mediate it as sinful or perceive it as morally erroneous. I render the stimulation of porn as the morality of society, moreover educating kids on porn usage and internet erotica is a modern imperative.

 

• http://www.safekids.com/2011/12/17/so-your-kid-is-looking-at-pornography-now-what/
• http://www.alldocumentaries.org/louis-theroux-twilight-porn-stars/
• http://stoppornculture.org/about/about-the-issue/facts-and-figures-2/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/women-who-stray/201305/porn-is-not-the-problem-you-are

Personal development theory!

“Do you want to learn how to unify your individual field of consciousness with a unified realm of bliss and tranquility “- Russell Brand

Reflection, Identification and knowledge all integrate to adhere to a ‘Personal Development Plan’. Achievements merely amass all consequential processes to propose a conditional progressive existence. Whereby a formation of a continual sequence that will exercise a distinctive reflection and educational characteristics; thus then a demonstration to expand the individual to a standard of pure procurement. Self awareness and self sufficiency will be obtained as I accomplish change, education and success – regarding a personal and academic life. I render to distinguish a life motivation with numerous acquirements and refinements of strengths/weaknesses, in addition to a contemplation of my surroundings.  Furthermore as change is inevitable, how can I encourage modifications in mankind?

Reflect on accomplishments- Presently my proficiency is miscellaneous, by which I’ve secured a handful of acclaims. Prior to this abundance of achievements between advancing rapidly in education and a development of a healthy living/social standards are prevalent; I’ve identify a ruination in social recreation. Pondering on my virtues and faults is progressive, with the ability to consider a positive perspective on evolution. I consider the passions I possess is propelling throughout my lifestyle. Although admiration is acquired, I maintain I’ve accomplished nothing yet.

Learning to utilize strengths- I provide that my inner weaknesses as the burden of my strengths. Overcoming hurdles is undeniable strenuous and to perpetuate a cohesive plan is a hindrance. The intensity of regarding my predominance over downfalls has its obstacles; moreover fulfilling a strength desire has become difficult. I provide that my current lifestyle characteristics of confidences, performance, and practices oblige in supporting the utilization of areas of weakened attributes; such as public speaking, diversity and criticism.

Recognizing and address sectors of development- Dealing with public speaking, diversity and criticism in vital areas of advancement in my existing paradigm. Whereas these similarly relate to unpopular attributes that require amelioration. An eradication of anxiety regarding public speaking, diversity of intelligences will supply my intellect. Essential for criticism is the necessity of awareness towards the constructive particle.

Indentifying other weaknesses –

• Sloppy
• Open to change
• Lazy
• Fearful
• Stress
• Anger issues
• Anxiety
• Attention deficit disorder
• Reading
• Struggle to work in large groups

Achievement of goals (SMART goals) –

Specific- Changing mankind by illustrating a difference in areas of creativity.

Measurable- This formula is a process of educational refinement and training.

Attainable- Achievable if learning continues to prosper by advancing in academic degrees.

Realistic- I’ve established a perception of representing my objective by a willingness to achieve and maintain a niche sector

Target- I perceive ubiquitous oppressive issues that require addressing and assistance.

Identifying skills-

• Infectious enthusiasm
• Inspirational style
• Trustworthy and conscientious
• Team- orientated (to an extent)
• Creative thinking
• Conscious of ubiquitous concerns
• Organization
• Drive to create difference
• Entertain the masses
• Critical thinking

Recording reflection- To approach a vision of constant focus and a commitment of creation is apparent in a reflective recording. The measure of such results will provide for the betterment of my surroundings and future happenings. Additionally the ultimate vision will proceed, be it subsequently and naturally. I venture towards faith over hope.

“Hope walks through the fire and faith leaps over it” – Jim Carrey

Life motivation- I associate my motivation in life as an occurrence of prospects and choices. This programmed course of action will augment the route I seize. As a vicarious entity, to differentiate my existence on desires and preconditions is monotonous/inaccurate betrayal of life. Unhappiness is a mirage manufactured by the human race; assemble a recipe of difference, empathy and reform. Treated inefficiently or dream’s that is conquered by another that you relish – be that person or rectify the affliction bestowed upon you. Affect a humane difference whilst succeeding in areas of serenity and gratification.

 

• http://www.bath.ac.uk/learningandteaching/enhance-learning-experiences/personal-development-planning.html
• http://topachievement.com/smart.html

Pressure, stress and resilience!

“In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.” – Lee Iacocca

Pressure, stress and resilience are contemporary tribulations on humanities young and prosperous. Whereby I perceive a continuous influx of pressure is detrimental for the omnipresent generations. Pressure is the constant intimidation and persuasion by someone or something to demonstrate domination. Stress is the prevalent inner emotion, mental distribution and relentless tension in regards to a subject’s life. Tranquillity could be attained by release and distress practices; additionally from this resilience could be the solution. Social norms, ethical acceptances and law abiding values provide the ramifications of an extensive majority of man who endure pressure and stress. Furthermore, on the strength of such oppressions in mankind, naturally we can combat epidemical issues better or regrettably is the pervasive standard’s an eternal pattern.

https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en

A Psychologist Kelly McGonigal who speaks about theoretical explorations for strategies to be exuberant, personal acclaims and healthy living. In the Tedtalk displayed above Kelly McGonigal dispenses intuition on our stress capabilities.  McGonigal urges humankind to embrace and absorb stress.  The fulfillment of inner stressful engagements is productive and the impending friendship of stress supplies optimistic responses in life. The psychologist denotes the commencement of a formula; an unpopular mechanism for stress reduction can be accomplished with empathy. McGonigal is conscious of how strain can engender terminal diseases and demise. However an analysis materialised in the United States, 30,000 people were cross-examined on stressful lifestyle characteristics. Of that quantity, 43% whom comprehended that stress can conclude a human expiry – an excessive probability of dying would be rampant in their existence. Additionally, the remaining 67% who apprehended stress as not harmful – exceedingly inferior prospect of demise from stress related disease will transpire. McGonigal illustrates that people that propel benevolence for the masses have no likelihood of dying in regards to stress – compassion will manufacture resilience.

We endure pressure in all probable features of our daily patterns and lives. I render two popular prompts of pressure. The primary is incidents of challenges, complications and obstacles; whereby these allocate pressure. As innate as the primary pressures appear, evaporating subconsciously is their cessation. The secondary cogitation that defines pressure is not eradicated effortlessly nor does its persistence’s ever conclude. This is mind perceptions that are illusions, imaginings we feature as conflicts, tensions and exertions. Pressure from reflections is strenuous to escape from; moreover it has no genuine emergence.  Feeling pressurised is human nature; its complexity is overwhelming with anxiety and frustrations. Examining reoccurring day-to-day obligations and observe refinements or failures can resolve pressurised distress; embark on refined model of lifestyle that is satisfied to your specification. Pessimistic hurdles will dissolve and life adaptations will eventuate, in addition accommodating agonising misconceptions is injurious. An immense exploration in existence should be acquired; if contentment is not prevalent then a precondition of a paradigm reversal is imperative. Pressure is not constructive; its monotonous portrayal fails to entice me.

Resilience is a procedure of overpowering pressure and stress. The ability to overthrow anguish, adversity, affliction and threats; thus they are the consequential origin of stress/pressure. Family, relationships, monetary difficulties and work matters conjure up life disturbances. Adapting a resilient perspective will supply a commencement of a modern strain of perception.

• http://powertochange.com/life/pressure/
• https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en

Basic income, unemployment and the elites!

“A nation will not surve morally or economically when so few have so much, while so many have so little.” ~ Sen. Bernie Sanders

Mankind’s contemporary society contains an expanding population of 7 billion. Whereby 3 billion are presently employed and 205 million are unemployed. The overall earnings of man’s emolument is 7 trillion dollars yearly.  Additionally, with 7 billion inhabitants on earth the median earnings stands at $10, 000(€8, 950) per person, per year. Unfortunately a formula of an immense unemployment figure aided by worldwide minors; we therefore have a significant quantity of humanity are not in the gainful employment category. Furthermore, of our omnipresent working class the standard earned income is $1,430 (€1,280) monthly and $18,000(€16,100) yearly. (http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jan/25/global-economy-globalrecession)

A marketable solution for inequality and unemployment is ‘basic income’. A ‘basic income’ is an instalment of pay from governmental affiliations to the 7 billion global residents’ on an individual basis, without means tested benefits or our current occupational essentials. Is this a solution for an eradication of the ubiquitous lack of equality or will this guaranteed income provide further prosperity for the elite?

Basic income is gratuitous unconditional salary which is allocated to all citizens or inhabitants of each nation on earth; moreover this monetary gain is in addition to further forms of income acquired elsewhere. The individual subject obtains the amount by preference to a household receival. Basic income is procured despite the fact that an absence of work is prevalent or a disposal to secure a job is apparent. This movement of a sustainable impartial social structure is optimistic. Equal shared benefits for all humankind accompanied by an efficient and common ownership of earn for man is beneficial – an ideal paradigm in regards to our predominant arrangement. The demand for a revamped severance between the prosperous and poverty-stricken when presently the gap is so extensive; the struggle against inhumane working environments and interregional inequality conditions – this viable alternative is essential.  Primarily in this decade when organisation entities distinguished that the abolishment of unemployment has exceedingly failed. Perhaps basic income is solely the feasible remedy to poverty sustenance and full employment attainment. The volume involved to dispense to the world is unknown and the origin of funding varies between public institution and government establishments. As worldwide debates are pervasive, the present strategy is ‘partial basic income’. Partial basic income would render a minimum emolument that gradually increases. Plutocrats and eminent economists are primarily acceptant of basic income, development/promotion continues to progress in European countries alongside corporations worldwide.

I perceive the proposition of basic income will endeavour to evolve from its infant existing state. Political parties that endorse this ideology would deem suicide as the fundamentals in regards to affordability and feasibility would collapse. Below i’ve idenified the paramount issues that require addressing preceding to the basic income motion –

• Armed Conflict
• Spread of Infectious Disease
• Global Overpopulation
• Global Terrorism
• An Economic Collapse
• Climate Change
• Poverty, World Hunger and Lack of Drinking Water.

This Erroneous duplicitous social structure that neglects to neither serve the planet’s necessities, nor provide for the population of the planet; on the contrary the political and corporate elite thrive. My beliefs are apathetic towards plutocrats and their missions.I believe this proposal of a basic income is related to treachery and deceit, by which our present-day government representatives are notorious in maintaining. Plutocrats are negative faces in mankind’s dive regarding controlled slavery for the masses to comprehend, in addition to our ethics of norms and values. If basic income eventuates will this stimulate additional taxes on man?

• http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17512040
• http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jan/25/global-economy-globalrecession
• http://www.basicincome.org/basic-income/

 

Hacktivist, Advocacy and Anonymous

Humanity is enthralled by worldwide informational overload. Protection of internet data has lacked insecurity in contemporary society. Aaron Swartz an innovative prodigy who transformed into an information advocate; Swartz disputed injustice and political establishments. Anonymous are an affiliation of computer hackers of anarchic; the modern day activist’s protest against inequality and the suppression of political dissent. Ideologies of both parties have similarities that predominantly perceive government organizations prevent mankind from the privilege of liberty. Is this ethics of corruption or a conscious revolution of compassion and empathy?

‘The Internet’s Own Boy’ is a documentary that depicts the emergence, downfall and cessation of Aaron Swartz life.  Accounts by his family, companions and work collaborators  provide insight of how Swartz ascended into a political organizer and internet hacktivist.  Watchdog.Net was engineered by Swartz in 2008, which he represents as ‘the good government site with teeth’ – denoting an aggregative and visualisation of data in regards to plutocrats. Later that year the advocacy of Swartz spiralled towards the inception of ‘Guerrilla Open Access Manifesto’. Swartz wrote –

‘The world’s entire scientific … heritage … is increasingly being digitized and locked up by a handful of private corporations….

The Open Access Movement has fought valiantly to ensure that scientists do not sign their copyrights away but instead ensure their work is published on the Internet, under terms that allow anyone to access it’

Swartz orchestrated his concentration in the direction of understanding activism and how he could effectively influence the masses. In 2009, Swartz acquired thousands to sign the petition ‘Honor Kennedy’. The attainment of obtaining these signatures signified the adoption of Senator Ted Kennedy’s health care reform perspective. In 2010 Swartz co-founded the ‘Demand Progress’. This foundation was a classification of online advocate comrades that provided their perception of corruption, government reform and ubiquitous issues. In 2012 ‘Stop Online Piracy Act’ (SOPA) was Swartz next protocol; this targeted the elimination of copyright infringements. As Swartz was victorious and his address apprised his followers by depicting how the act was triumphed –

‘This bill … shut down whole websites. Essentially, it stopped Americans from communicating entirely with certain groups…. I called all my friends, and we stayed up all night setting up a website for this new group, Demand Progress, with an online petition opposing this noxious bill…. We [got] … 300,000 signers…. We met with the staff of members of Congress and pleaded with them…. And then it passed unanimously…. And then, suddenly, the process stopped. Senator Ron Wyden … put a hold on the bill.’

Whilst under federal accusation for data theft, sadly Aaron Swartz committed suicide in January 11^th of 2013 – Swartz was 26.

Two days later Anonymous associates hacked into websites of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Anonymous utilized these particular sites as a platform for testimonials of Swartz’s demise; they pursued all internet users to deploy his passing as a resemblance point for ‘The Open Access Movement’.

The Anonymous pedigree is colossal. They categorise themselves as the prevalent prevailing hacktivist that venture for freedom of information. Anonymous prominence started from hacking Wiki-leaks and Sony PlayStation Network. This prompted evident ideologies of the group’s incentive – such as monetary gain, malicious intention and revolutionary aspirations. Anonymous principally is comprised of motivation regarding democracy, freedom, self-sufficiency for mankind and discipline for extensive evil. They embark on helping the immense percentage of humanity that are voiceless and provide the optimistic eradication of social injustice that materialises globally. The dissimilarity between Anonymous and distinct hacker entities is the failing to connect the hacktivist to monetary fraud and stealing wealth/money. The betterment of mankind is there persona with the freedom of information as there formula.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Swartz
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Swartz#Open_Access
• http://www.w3bsecurity.com/who-is-anonymous-and-what-is-their-mission/

Fandom’s, One Direction and Buffy!

“Fandom, after all, is born of a balance between fascination and frustration: if media content didn’t fascinate us, there would be no desire to engage with it; but if it didn’t frustrate us on some level, there would be no drive to rewrite or remake it.” ― Henry Jenkins

To be a fan or fanatic is the subject’s decision to be passionately dedicated to a participant in the global mainstream of pop culture. The fanatic of the contributor of fame would acquire a continuous influx of information of their acclaim. Furthermore based on the empathy of this prominence norm a subculture was formulated – fandom. Fandom is an entourage of self-possessed fans that collectively share common absorptions in regards to a celebrity, band, movie, book or entertainer. One Direction arguably the biggest boy band in mankind has an assemblance of fandoms at a pandemic scale. The band has amassed 10 million followers on twitter; the account additionally attains 21,000 daily. How substantial is the prestige of this ubiquitous boy band in reference to fandom.

‘Crazy about One Direction’is a documentary which presents how progressively desperate the bands followers demonstrate to be. The perplexity of the predicament is distressing as the fans will allocate their time, freedom, and lives in order to encounter acknowledgment from their idols.  Paramount in the subculture fandom they produce the appellation ‘Directioners’ – moulded by their devoted fans. This modern day drug addiction has generated fantasy scenarios between members of the band.   The imaginary connection is encouraged by a mass portion of fans for representatives of One Direction to conjoin an intimacy partnership. Notable a relationship involved of Harry Styles and Louis Thompson is the preferable strategy – coining the name Larry Stylinson. An uninsightful engagement of teenager’s in their homes demonstrated suffocated walls, bed clothes and other materialistic objects with band merchandise. Suicidal messages, threatening gestures and destroying bodies with tattoo’s and braces have become popular in this damaging subculture epidemic; although solely to enhance a fan’s endearment concerning One Direction. I render a conjecture of a ‘new breed of fan’ is engineered, as the documentary pursues to display unstable girls emerging at concerts, hotels and band members homes.

I was an advocate of the fanatic parade. Throughout my adolescence accumulating countless aggregate of merchandise from the hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Additionally maintaining the perception that I was the pre-eminent Buffy fanatic in the world; camaraderie was never established.  This obsession evolved into a fascination of the lead actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. Writing Geller an abundance of letters and ringing her erroneous phone number.  Moreover reading and observing everything in connection to the actress. This Buffy paradigm is still prevalent currently and I perceive it will never expire. In addition to still binge watching the episodic, the Buffy products appear fashionable in my room.

I provide that social media will develop an injurious consequence on imminent fandom identities. This radical engagement in minors requires addressing, the existence of abuse, and misuse of these platforms is detrimental. An adoption of solidarity in emphatic fandom should be obtained throughout social media; online altercation’s are adverse.

 

• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10245962/Crazy-About-One-Direction-Channel-4-review.html
• https://vimeo.com/90889876

Moral panic’s, Mainstream Media and Banksy!

“Denial may be neither a matter of telling the truth nor intentionally telling a lie. There seem to be states of mind, or even whole cultures, in which we know and don’t know at the same time.” ― Stanley Cohen

The public predominantly incorporates the masses in widespread society; limitations would never exceed one specific group. Media is the communicative research that influences the public’s views on mediums such as newspapers, radios and television. Moral panic is a phrase that portrays media presentation that manipulates society to become panicky and perplexed. Statistics, information, and pop culture formulate a paradigm for moral panics to exist; the essence of the invitation was created by mankind.

Hegemony is the dominance from corporate elites over man; they infiltrate the production of society’s values and norms in this structure. Marxism predicated the perception of politics is orchestrating control on erroneous ideas of democracy and the illusion of freedom of choice. Mainstream media provides society with the general depiction of ethics – Work hard, achieve goals, marriage, and prosperity. Whereby Marxists perceive these ubiquitous issues are the detachment in society; so corporation entities can endure power.  Perpetuate fear with occurrences produced by media outlets amplify moral panics on society, additionally they attain domination. Such fears and alarms construct mankind to desire additional officers of the law so further protection will be obtained; nevertheless this is entirely a scheme to manufacture extra dominance.

“You owe the companies nothing. You especially don’t owe them any courtesy. They have re-arranged the world to put themselves in front of you. They never asked for your permission; don’t even start asking for theirs.” ― Banksy

Banksy is a subjective street artist from England; the political activist with a secretive identity has endured fascination from all around the globe. War, poverty and control are Banksy’s subject matter as he reveals the media authoritative power from his satirical street art. Whereby mass media’s agenda is to reveal Banksy’s identification, yet the subject’s awareness of paramount issues manufactures Banksy’s hidden agenda to become even more commanding. The essence of Banksy’s moral imperative is to create awareness in society of current omnipresent world problems; additionally these flamboyant pieces obligate us to stop and think. Media outlets are persistent in pursuing the reveal of the acclaimed street artist; however his persona remains to intrigue mankind.  As the ‘Banksy Effect’ inspires the globe, his acclaim has evolved into an entirely new art subculture; which materialised from his powerful and controversial stencil artwork. Rendering significance behind Banksy’s profound imagery proposes a message the artist requires to convey.

 

Set moral boundaries.

As Banksy provides referral to Charles Manson; this imposing design conveys the prevalent message of our contemporary poisonous social structure. Which interprets that evil would prowl on each street corner, the piece supplies insight into whom we trust in this world. Trust is the illusion.

Strive for peace.

Created in San Francisco, Banksy urges the on-looking spectator to question the western world’s governmental problem solving methods. On the contrary resorting to the amelioration of approaches – don’t employ the violent conclusion that the elites are fascinated by.

Presently moral panics are ludicrous challenges man encounters; nevertheless we should not live in a society of fear and despair – despite the fact that the media expresses illusionary accounts continuously. Preoccupy yourself with empathy, compassion for the masses and an improved world. Become apathetic regarding political power and control; which serves no purpose. I render moral panics will disappear into nothing.

 

• http://www.thejournal.ie/banksy-calais-teargas-garffiti-2566604-Jan2016/
• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1034538/Graffiti-artist-Banksy-unmasked—public-schoolboy-middle-class-suburbia.html
• http://www.streetartbio.com/#!banksy/cyfo
• http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-life-lessons-from-banksy-street-art-that-will-leave-you-lost-for-words.html