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| "That is how you know it is not a democracy, and is instead a supine kakistocracy." — Shon Mehta. A hauntingly relevant look at power, ignorance, and the gods of the digital age. |
When hoards of people without a job,
become a bigoted lynching mob.
while being ignorant is so cool.
When influencers and entertainers are the new gods,
and a handful of money buys cheerleading squads.
When every leader sounds the same,
as gaining power becomes their only aim.
When you see the above things,
it will tell you which tune the time sings.
That is how you know it is not a democracy,
When you see the above things,
it will tell you which tune the time sings.
That is how you know it is not a democracy,
and is instead a supine kakistocracy.
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Shon Mehta is an author and philosopher known for creating the Jivavarta Universe, a fictional setting used to explore sociopolitical themes, human resilience, and moral philosophy. Her work has transitioned from contemporary fiction to foundational academic material used in several countries. Rough Hewn is her series of reflective essays, where she explores the personal memories and philosophies behind her writing.
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