Conspiracy Theory /

….wherein lies the truth

Conspiracy Theory.

A line of thinking that is rooted in distrust for the existing power structure and institutions that are set out to govern and control communities, countries and the world.

The conspiratorial component lies in the belief a cabal is working to control, hide, distract and manipulate the population to further enrich their power.

The Theory component presents a proposal of ideas revealing a secret agenda, despite little factual evidence this is not an actual weakness – instead it reinforces the actions of agency working towards keeping it hidden, exactly because it is true.

Conspiracies are easily dismissed as the paranoid fears of the disenfranchised. However, time and time again what starts off as the rantings of madmen, eventually finds a foundation through journalistic investigation. The network of control is revealed in sweeping reveals, and at its height results in a catharsis of telling truth to power. 

When humans congregate, regardless of how small the numbers, there will be individuals who work through the ranks to gain power. Every institution we participate in from Education to Recreation has us compete in a hierarchical competition to win and dominate. Expand this model into an interconnected global network, and it is obvious that a set of actors at the top of each industry, government and religion will wield a lot of power. In some cases, we even know the names of these folks and the ones that wield the most power actively work to ensure we don’t know who they are. For conspiracy theorists, the goal is simply to determine the programs and plans of these elite groups and reveal it to the rest of the world.

One just needs to sort out which of the theories have weight, the theories that are misconstrued, the theories that are just fucking crazy, and the theories that are planted to discredit the conspiracy community.

What makes a good theory work is evidence supported by the fringes of academia, an acknowledged community who would hide key information, a narrative that the information would uncover a paradigm shift for the culture, and a basic conclusion that the conspirators are bad and individual citizens are good.

The power of a fucking crazy conspiracy is how it infuses itself into the subconscious of pop culture, acting to reinforce its own truth through consistent repetition. The feedback loop through various sources validates the ideas, and each permutation gives credibility to the myth. A classic idea of the Serpent people first appears in Robert E. Howard’s ‘The Shadow Kingdom’, finding inclusion in H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthuluhu Mythos, many Marvel comics storylines, and re-appearing on screen in John Carpenter’s ‘They Live’.  The idea claims that ancient Sumerians, the Annunaki Lizard People exist today and are hiding in positions of power, as inter-dimensional Reptilion Archons that need to feed off negative energy. Why this works so well is that the idea on first glance is preposterous, yet rich enough that when it reappears it gets the audience thinking.  

A Conspiracy Theory is at its best when it changes one’s perspective of how the world works, who is in control and by uncloaking the truth the receiver is empowered. The drive of the theory is to reveal the truth, to empower the disenfranchised and to invoke change towards a better future – whatever that may be.

Mixtape XIII

Top Five

1.    Masters of War – Bob Dylan

‘What Eisenhower was calling a military-industrial complex as he was making his exit from the presidency’

2.  Redemption Song – Bob Marley

‘The CIA poisoned Bob’s shoes and killed him’

3.  A Day in the Life– The Beatles

‘Paul died in a car accident and is buried’ despite his claims he is alive and living in Scotland’

4.  The End – The Doors

‘Jim didn’t die in a bath tub, he just ended up there after overdosing in a Parisian night club’

5.  In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins

‘Phil watched some drown’

Cartoon Meets Satire    

The Simpson’s have such a knack for predicting the future, that some think the writers may be time traveler’s warning us of what’s to come. The truth is, being aware of the present condition and paying attention the world is easy to understand. As a satirical comedy, the Simpson’s note to the cues and undercurrent jokes that later open up a larger dialogue when they are revealed as mainstream.

What shocks people is that since cartoons are so accessible, a low-art, that actual serious thought is behind them. Hence cartoons are the best form of satire, and since the beginning of the penny papers where Thomas Nast challenged the NY elite. Cartoons often appear non-threatening, but can rally the public to overthrow those in power.