Human. What human?
In a world where institutions breed and domesticate humans, it becomes increasingly challenging to mentally free ourselves from the blockages that hinder our evolution and transformation. The story of Greg serves as an example of how individuals can become trapped in cycles of violence and power. For those who are marginalized and preyed upon by figures like Greg, escaping the system seems almost impossible. They are either consumed or corrupted by the system or face dire consequences.
Greg's strategy of targeting the poor and weak, treating them as disposable pawns, reflects the harsh reality faced by marginalized communities. They are often deprived of basic human rights even before individuals like Greg enter the picture. In the face of such oppression, depoliticized humanitarian politics and the concept of human rights act as barriers or defenses against abusive forces. Humanitarians become the intermediaries, defending the oppressed against the likes of Greg. However, this cycle of intervention and aggression only leads to more bloodshed, with no end in sight.
To break free from this dystopian totalitarian world and affirm our own existence, alternative processes must be sought. It is essential to dismantle the apparatuses of social repression and embrace practices that affirm themselves without specific goals. The arts, sciences, and philosophy offer pathways to expand our senses and challenge institutionalized systems. These disciplines are revolutionary forces in their own right, fostering self-affirmation and connectivity.
Imagine a world where everyone is an artist or a scientist, where the focus shifts away from figures like Greg and towards collective creativity and exploration. In such a world, the existence of individuals like Greg may become obsolete, overshadowed by a society driven by self-affirming practices.
Notes:
Žižek, S. (2008). Violence: Six sideways reflections. New York: Picador.
Deleuze, G., & Guattari, F. (2003). Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and schizophrenia. London: Continuum.