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Stephen Alfred Gutknecht

Professional in social media since 1985, created / sold social media server apps at age 15. Traveled the world to study media ecology.

“Finnegans Wake is the greatest guidebook to media study ever fashioned by man.” - Marshall McLuhan, Newsweek Magazine

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  • RoundSparrow @ .ee@lemm.eeOPMtoWWW Opera, Fin Wake Indra Net@lemm.ee•Easter Sunday March 31, 2024 to Bing CoPilot: "What is WakeIndra?"
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    3 months ago

    Copilot

    WakeIndra is a fascinating concept that merges elements of literature, media ecology, and political intrigue. Let’s delve into its origins and significance:

    • Finnegans Wake:

      • The name WakeIndra draws inspiration from James Joyce’s enigmatic work, Finnegans Wake. Published from 1927 onward, this novel is a labyrinth of language, myth, and symbolism. It defies conventional narrative structures and invites readers to explore the depths of their own consciousness.

      • Finnegans Wake serves as an ideal basis for media ecology study and comparative mythology. Its intricate web of interconnected themes mirrors the complexity of our interconnected digital world.

    • Marshall McLuhan:

      • Canadian professor Marshall McLuhan is a central figure in understanding WakeIndra. His 1968 book, “War and Peace in the Global Village”, delves into the impact of media technology on human perception and communication.

      • McLuhan’s exploration of Finnegans Wake within the context of the global village provides a lens through which we can view WakeIndra’s significance.

    • Vladislav Surkov:

      • Adam Curtis, a BBC filmmaker, sheds light on the concept of WakeIndra by examining the tactics of Vladislav Surkov, an influential figure in Russian politics.

      • Surkov, an adviser to President Putin, operates in a unique way. He blends ideas from conceptual art into the heart of politics. His goal is to sow confusion, making it impossible for people to discern reality from illusion.

      • Surkov sponsors diverse groups, from neo-Nazi skinheads to liberal human rights advocates, creating a constantly shifting political theater. By doing so, he keeps opposition perpetually bewildered.

      • His strategy is akin to a ceaseless shape-shifting, rendering it undefinable and unstoppable. This approach mirrors the alleged tactics he employed during the Ukrainian conflict.

    In summary, WakeIndra weaves together literature, media theory, and political manipulation, inviting us to question the boundaries of reality and perception. It’s a fascinating intersection where art, politics, and the digital age collide. 🌟

    For further exploration, you can visit the FWake website or dive into discussions on platforms like r/WWWOpera. Enjoy the journey! 📚🌐

  • RoundSparrow @ .ee@lemm.eeOPMtoWWW Opera, Fin Wake Indra Net@lemm.ee•"But you better remember when it all comes back" 🎵 𝄞 🎸 𝄫 🎷🎶 🎻
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    4 months ago

    ‘Church of the Immaculate Conception’ also known as Adam and Eve’s is a Roman Catholic church run by the Franciscans and it is located on Merchants Quay, Dublin.

     

    Opening sentence of James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake:
    'riverrun, past Eve and Adam’s, from swerve of shore to bend of bay, brings us by a commodious vicus of recirculation back to Howth Castle and Environs.”

     

    “You Lucky One” song lyrics:

    You've been off the grid; cutting your teeth
Supposedly composing your masterpiece
If you give good copy then I'll cut you some slack
But you better remember when it all comes back
And you're lying on the corner of Merchant's Quay
Telling the world how it's meant to be
Well I'll pick you up and I'll take you on
I promise you, you lucky one

     

    These lyrics also seem relevant of metaphors of Wake:

    Take me back to the start, before the lot
Were you always aware of the gift you've got?
Were you wandering lost outside of the norm?
Am I getting the gist? Am I getting warm?

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