43 () posted 1 year ago by Wizard08 1 year ago by Wizard08 +43 / -0 31 comments share 31 comments share save hide report block hide replies
This is more 1984 than Fahrenheit 451
The purpose of the re-write is to destroy the cultural significance of the original. And to force a political discussion whenever it is brought up.
I'm starting to think we need some kind of Archive of the Old Ways that saves literature, media etc from before the world went mad.
Maybe as a torrent so it can't really be shut down?
Can you believe the Taliban destroyed statues of Budha?
Surely this wouldn't happen in the US...oh wait they're doing the sane thing.
In the US they woulda toppled the buddha for being racissss