The Revolution is like Saturn. It devours its own children.
-Pierre Vergniaud (French Revolutionary, before his execution.)
I adore dual usage.
I find it imperative in a world of endless possibilities.
The beginning of a (or the) revolution may not be as discernible as we all hope it would be and it sure as hell isn't going to be as easy. The Revolution.. It's a change, a challenge. Giving society vertigo is an achievement that involves displacement. Losing you're mind for a new way of thinking, lust for passion, sleep for progress, and lastly you're own fatality for immortality. I think that's the way it works. We'll see.
The digital/technological revolution is quite the spectacle.. Complete with a plethora of knowledge and immeasurable communication. But, I've grown exhausted with it's negative aspect. I can't quite get the hang of social networks, fortunately. The fast food of the internet. There's no need to persevere and aim higher when you can represent anything and participate in anything without really doing something. Devoured by what was supposed to be the medium our messages. Leaving us on a plateau of stunted growth. Nothingness. (Sometimes, I feel like if I didn't update my Twitter I'd be consigned to oblivion) Until (because I am quick to forget), I realize that this is my world & I can do as I please. (Which is somewhat the grounds of a revolution, I suppose.)
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