Tag Archives: Raoul Vaneigem

Dog gone it: waiter there’s a cow in my lawn

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave

“In order to be reputable it must be wasteful.”- Thorstein Veblen Conspicuous waste. Publicized waste. Extravagance that the wealthy and socially powerful employ to distinguish themselves and mark their status. A point of honor and distinction at the core of … Continue reading →

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HERESY OF THE FREE SPIRIT

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Dave

“the adepts of the Free Spirit did not form a single church but rather a number of likeminded groups, each with its own messiah and each with its own particular practices, rites and articles of belief.” It is characteristic of … Continue reading →