Your life is more than the sum of its parts. Dissect it into isolated moments, stripped of context—and it becomes a group therapy session for multiple personalities. No snacks, no exits.
Now take a nation. Split people by race, class, gender, or lunch order—whatever gets them arguing—then treat each part like a standalone grievance with its own Instagram handle. The country now looks like just another group project no one signed up for.
It’s not chaos—it’s strategy. As Saul Alinsky cheerfully advised: Isolate. Personalize. Polarize.
Now let’s try a practical exercise. Take any classic book title, chop it in half—and watch a timeless idea start to resemble an Etsy shop or a YouTube comedy channel with zero jokes and two million subscribers.
Observe the science:
Pride and Prejudice
"Pride" – A corporate-sponsored parade. Logo updated annually.
"Prejudice" – A banned word in school libraries. See also: "critical."
Game of Thrones
"Game" – A mobile app with in-game purchases and medieval emojis.
"Thrones" – A glossy toilet catalog. Free shipping over $50.
Crime and Punishment
"Crime" – A gritty police procedural, airing Tuesdays at 9.
"Punishment" – A TikTok fitness challenge. Features burpees.
Of Mice and Men
"Mice" – A children’s adventure story. Talking rodents. Possibly animated.
"Men" – A canceled podcast. Too much testosterone, not enough apologies.
The Road to Serfdom
"The Road" – A minimalist travel blog. No text, just moody sunsets.
"Serfdom" – A medieval-themed brunch spot. All staff must wear burlap.
Atlas Shrugged
"Atlas" – A coffee table book of maps. Decorative, non-threatening.
"Shrugged" – A coming-of-age novel about a sarcastic teen who just doesn’t care anymore.
Democracy in America
"Democracy" – A vague slogan on a college flyer. Sponsored by six NGOs and one mysterious billionaire.
"In America" – A political documentary narrated entirely in passive voice.
The Federalist Papers
"Federalist" – A niche political newsletter with three subscribers and zero readers.
"Papers" – A docudrama about a mildly anxious archivist at the Library of Congress.
A Tale of Two Cities
"A Tale" – A bedtime story for over-parented children.
"Two Cities" – A documentary on gentrification, sponsored by Zillow.
The Catcher in the Rye
"The Catcher" – A gritty sports drama. Possibly with a grizzled baseball coach.
"In the Rye" – A cozy farming memoir… or a whiskey commercial.
The Bonfire of the Vanities
"Bonfire" – A summer camp memoir with marshmallows on the cover.
"Vanities" – A glossy interior design guide. Includes sink installation tips.
Brave New World
"Brave" – A children’s book about a plucky mouse.
"New World" – A travel guide. Possibly with jungle maps.
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Statistics: Posted by Red Square — 4/21/2025, 3:09 pm — Replies 3 — Views 492