Voice.Ideas.MyThought

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”

---Albert Camus

Disagree or Agree?

  I disagree with Albert Camus because who is it to say that the unfree world actually gives you the option to be free. I mean if so, why would being free be an act of rebellion? Defining free is overrated because who actually knows the stature of free in this case even the idea of freedom. Let's put this way the things we do, say, and act upon is highly depended on how as an individual perceives is as. Sure, in the world we live in retrospect actually limits the many's view of freedom. However, I'd like to see it as limited freedom is better than no freedom at all. Since, I'm seeing this perspective of freedom actually lives on , I believe that if this is considered as act of rebellion during my existence as a human being. Let them be, because after all they are the ones who are trapped on the ideology of unfree world. This is my existence not yours.

The question is whether you'll like to see being free as a colorful thing or dull black & white thing.

Voice.Ideas.MyThought

How language is used to resist, deny, or reconstruct the status quo?

Language is said to be a universal notion. Throughout our every day lives, we use language to converse  what we feel, what we see, and tell stories. The best thing about  language is the power it has given us without realizing it. Language is OUR VOICE. The power of language gives individuals, deemed as unimportant in society, their voice. For example, we use language to resist in any aspects of a protest, and even debates. In order to perform our duty as an individual we typically argue. Arguing your position or even others exemplifies the use of language in resisting. Then, goes to the fact that we also use language to deny. An example would be Trump's statements. He would publicly say something but, the very next day he alludes the people that he didn't say such thing. Hence, denying through language. Another side to denying language, is when the denial, lies, becomes the reality because of the continuos denial. Reconstructing the status quo plays a big factor in the power of language. As a society, we're so used to traditions that when a new tradition comes along it becomes controversial. That's when we reconstruct the status quo. For example, celebrities use their voice through speeches, which is language, in order to spread awareness. Their platform as a celebrity allows them to be able to try constructing new ideas. I know, however voicing out our ideals can be either detrimental or beneficial when doing so. Just realize LANGUAGE is a powerful thing.