Friday, April 29, 2005
 
"We need to evolve out of our addiction to power, explosions and weapons."

Lynda Williams (not me) the Physics Chanteuse


Came across the quote above when doing the ritual search for "Lynda Williams" to be sure that the Okal Rel Universe can still be found in the top few hits, as I tell people it will if they want to find the website. I liked it! In fact, I am more and more aware of a growing irritation, if not downright anger, with sci fi that glorifies the next, biggest, multi-mega-wipe-em-out weapon scenario and gaming enthusiasts who poo poo the idea that entertainment can't be about anything that doesn't induce fatalities or brain damage. The gang who say, "Tell it straight, no soppy emotions or values or anything dorky. Just death and destruction and power kicks. Smoking, screaming, mindless action, action, action." In a word: ewww! Where are we going folks? And make no mistake, there's plenty of "down" left to go. Anyone who doubts that needs to study history some more.


This post is official notice that the Okal Rel Universe stands against the addiction to power, explosions and weapons that threaten our world and our personal humanity. Get a soul, people! The challenge is figuring out how to possess nasty toys without wiping everything of value out.



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