Tiny slivers of historical evidence cannot withstand the scrutiny of critics and the superimposition of meaning by those in power.
Books are written, rewritten, translated, interpreted and destroyed till approved textbook versions take their place.
Children memorise those not out of curiosity, but to pass exams. They have been programmed anyway, unwittingly and unconsciously.
The table reverberates with the amplified sound of political chicanery (they need no crowds or loudspeakers, just LED screens), and the dolls fall over each other. Identities are mingled and mangled.
Can you rearrange facts in chronological order, or go with the latest version on YouTube?
Great take!
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Thank you so much!
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“Welcome … to the machine.”
Paperless (paper shredded once document scanned) electronic file systems that can modify documents at-will existed 8 yrs ago, when I retired. It’s all moot now.
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Is it possible to lock the documents to prevent changes?
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I don’t know. Good question.
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😂
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Oh and ouch… more than dreadful… and already true.
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It appears to be irreversible.
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What a fabulously written indictment of today’s society, Reena. Unfortunately, it is spot on. Well done!
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Unfortunately, yes. Thank you, Reelika!
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well done a well written story 🙂
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Thanks!
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Great evocative critique of how power structures manufacture and manipulate history for social control – we have to question whether authentic truth can survive – great write Reena 🙌
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I think we are already in the post-truth era.
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Yes sadly true
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