All the warnings of the 1980’s have come true. Out of control consumerism. Addiction to mindless screen viewing. Politicians pandering to the lowest common denominator. Corporations owning everything while brainwashing everyone.
Compare today’s media messages vs. those of the 1980s. Free Guy. Cute movie. The end message is to sit in front of your screen and watch AI live virtual lives. Then there is Running Man (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
All the art of the 80’s (and 90’s) has been turned upside down, and co-opted by “the Man”. Punk is mainstream. Graffiti is fashion. Skateboarding is run by “jocks”. Selling Out is actually now the goal.
Let’s face it; we lost.
-Shane Reilly
