Thursday, May 11, 2006

On This Modern Warrior Archetype Part Six.1.2

1b. For civilization, struggle appears to be a constant condition. Only intensity varies. The machine has led paradoxically to both a decrease in relative frequency and an increase in the level of violence. Fighting becomes more deadly, and thus generally less frequent. Yet, as always and in all ages, instincts and impulses toward conflict are still present. Release is denied; the boiler explodes. In this regard, mass and individual psychology differ little. Only the expression differs.

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