THAT is a great explanation of how Musk thinks, Christine. It's been apparent all along that F-Elon Trump do not care about all the millions of people they harm or kill with their cuts and reorganization. They and their peers are the only ones who count and we are all just the little people. But your NPC analogy makes it clear, we are not just second or third tier people to them; WE DON'T COUNT AT ALL in the world they are building for themselves. To use a Minecraft analogy (my grandson plays it), we are animals and villagers who are just part of the scenery at best or to be killed in various horrific ways for a momentary power thrill at worst (yes, video games are mentally sick). Which brings me to a question: Has their narcissistic grandiosity reached the level of psychosis? When you clearly disconnect from and disregard all of humanity except a tiny few elite "players," are you in fact so out of touch with reality as to be considered psychotic? My own opinion is probably yes, but I am asking your professional opinion--if it's ethically OK to express that opinion publicly (if not, text me your thoughts and I promise not to share them 😄).
Narcissism indeed. Procreating children but not bothering to parent them. Living under this regime tells my body that it never really escaped the past and never will.
I highly recommend Shannon Vavich who is explaining how the evangelicals are being played by the far right Catholics, Opus Dei. She’s got a book club discussing Gareth Gore’s book Opus. It explains Project 2025 and how the far right Catholics want new crusades and forced conversion of the world. It sounds crazy but look where we are! I agree with you highlighting the NPC view those in power have. People are not seen as full human beings who each have something to contribute but as pawns to move around in their power games. It’s supremacy culture. I’m following Desiree B Stephens on this topic and finding her way of showing how damaging it is to everyone and how to dismantle it within ourselves and our community very useful. Thanks for your article, it’s illuminating.
THAT is a great explanation of how Musk thinks, Christine. It's been apparent all along that F-Elon Trump do not care about all the millions of people they harm or kill with their cuts and reorganization. They and their peers are the only ones who count and we are all just the little people. But your NPC analogy makes it clear, we are not just second or third tier people to them; WE DON'T COUNT AT ALL in the world they are building for themselves. To use a Minecraft analogy (my grandson plays it), we are animals and villagers who are just part of the scenery at best or to be killed in various horrific ways for a momentary power thrill at worst (yes, video games are mentally sick). Which brings me to a question: Has their narcissistic grandiosity reached the level of psychosis? When you clearly disconnect from and disregard all of humanity except a tiny few elite "players," are you in fact so out of touch with reality as to be considered psychotic? My own opinion is probably yes, but I am asking your professional opinion--if it's ethically OK to express that opinion publicly (if not, text me your thoughts and I promise not to share them 😄).
Narcissism indeed. Procreating children but not bothering to parent them. Living under this regime tells my body that it never really escaped the past and never will.
Love your protest sign!!!
This is so good.
I highly recommend Shannon Vavich who is explaining how the evangelicals are being played by the far right Catholics, Opus Dei. She’s got a book club discussing Gareth Gore’s book Opus. It explains Project 2025 and how the far right Catholics want new crusades and forced conversion of the world. It sounds crazy but look where we are! I agree with you highlighting the NPC view those in power have. People are not seen as full human beings who each have something to contribute but as pawns to move around in their power games. It’s supremacy culture. I’m following Desiree B Stephens on this topic and finding her way of showing how damaging it is to everyone and how to dismantle it within ourselves and our community very useful. Thanks for your article, it’s illuminating.
I love this framing of the landscape, Christine. More fuel for our upcoming conversation? ;-)
Here's a take on the Great Explainer of how tech bros and Christian Nationalists ended up in bed together: https://contemplatingresonance.com/p/s2e5-techno-fascism-christian-nationalism