I grew up in a household with a father and mother who led by example. They never spoke of virtue or morality very much, they just acted in a moral way every single day. This upbringing gave me a kind of 'virtue signal radar' as an adult. I have always felt that the idea of a 'philanthropic billionaire' is an oxymoron; so often these types merely use philanthropy as a ruse to soften their public image. If you are hiring a publicity firm to virtue signal of your good deeds, you have completely missed the point and shown yourself as the vile opportunist you are.
In regards to state sanctioned virtue signalling, well that is a whole other kettle of fish that you have aptly put your finger on with your astute references to Solzhenitsyn. A few years ago I tried reading The Gulag Archipelago, I say I 'tried' reading it because I could only get about halfway through before I became so deeply depressed I had to put it down for my own mental health. A devastating book.
It being the ABRIDGED version. With all three volumes in one.
And that wouldn't have been possible had I not gotten the audiobook version as well to have someone read the portions I had to stop at because, as you stated, I would get deeply depressed going through it.
It's a tough one.
The second read through was easier, which feels gross to type, but there was much I missed on the first read through it wasn't MUCH easier.
I do plan on finishing it one day, but I need to be in the right headspace to tackle it. If he could write it, I better damn well be strong enough to read it FFS! Lol
Excellent timing! Just discovered someone I know has interest in Dostoevsky and I myself finally have read ‘The Gulag Archipelago’ and now, seeing this study of both authors on one page fits nicely when I give him my copy of the book! Nice work!
Well written! Nailed it with the Distovesky leading to what the Gulag talks about and the sheer moral dilemma imposed and forced upon people. Rise against it so you can rise above it.
I grew up in a household with a father and mother who led by example. They never spoke of virtue or morality very much, they just acted in a moral way every single day. This upbringing gave me a kind of 'virtue signal radar' as an adult. I have always felt that the idea of a 'philanthropic billionaire' is an oxymoron; so often these types merely use philanthropy as a ruse to soften their public image. If you are hiring a publicity firm to virtue signal of your good deeds, you have completely missed the point and shown yourself as the vile opportunist you are.
In regards to state sanctioned virtue signalling, well that is a whole other kettle of fish that you have aptly put your finger on with your astute references to Solzhenitsyn. A few years ago I tried reading The Gulag Archipelago, I say I 'tried' reading it because I could only get about halfway through before I became so deeply depressed I had to put it down for my own mental health. A devastating book.
I have gotten through it twice.
It being the ABRIDGED version. With all three volumes in one.
And that wouldn't have been possible had I not gotten the audiobook version as well to have someone read the portions I had to stop at because, as you stated, I would get deeply depressed going through it.
It's a tough one.
The second read through was easier, which feels gross to type, but there was much I missed on the first read through it wasn't MUCH easier.
Devastating, as its descriptor, is apt.
I do plan on finishing it one day, but I need to be in the right headspace to tackle it. If he could write it, I better damn well be strong enough to read it FFS! Lol
Excellent timing! Just discovered someone I know has interest in Dostoevsky and I myself finally have read ‘The Gulag Archipelago’ and now, seeing this study of both authors on one page fits nicely when I give him my copy of the book! Nice work!
Wonderful!
OK. Now I can’t get it out of my head.
I am so tempted to make a T-shirt and/or a ball cap for myself that says :
“Preachy A-hole“.
I read Gulag Archipelago about a year ago, and now I'm currently reading Brothers Karamazov, so this is timely!
Well written! Nailed it with the Distovesky leading to what the Gulag talks about and the sheer moral dilemma imposed and forced upon people. Rise against it so you can rise above it.
Dostovesky.