> This iconoclasm is ... about frantically replacing agents with objects, and individuals with categories.
I think Iain McGilchrist (Master and his Emissary) would explain this as left-hemisphere thinking becoming dominant over the right. (Left hemisphere: abstract theory and categories. Right hemisphere: the present moment). Do you know his work?
Canada's redesigned passports is an example of historical people being eliminated in favor of abstract images.
Thanks, this is tremendous work. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
> This iconoclasm is ... about frantically replacing agents with objects, and individuals with categories.
I think Iain McGilchrist (Master and his Emissary) would explain this as left-hemisphere thinking becoming dominant over the right. (Left hemisphere: abstract theory and categories. Right hemisphere: the present moment). Do you know his work?
Canada's redesigned passports is an example of historical people being eliminated in favor of abstract images.
https://globalnews.ca/video/9689992/canadas-passport-revamp-sparks-controversy/
My thought is that a montage of such examples would get the point across well. What do you think? I'd like to hear more.