A tool to deceive and slaughter

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    There is a deception that is inherent to the process of placing value on an object. There is a slaughter (a massacre, metaphorically speaking) when this deception reaches it's tipping point.. and the associated financial market collapses.

    I think that good art should stimulate the viewer and provoke thought. I also like art that explores the immediate themes and situations that inhabit our societies. For me, this piece achieves all of those things.

    @jolly_rotten;

    > This work also reliant upon the network and grid for its existence
    > which handicaps its pretensions to objecthood.

    I think this is a very pretentious and nonsensical statement. Anyway, I would argue that it's reliance upon a network is integral to the piece. I think it speaks of interlinked systems, feedback loops and financially autonomous systems that lead us towards fated outcomes.

    • reliance on the network makes it a stupid telephone not an work of art.
      if something is reified that means value is obvious: no deception.
      jolly_rotten
    • the value is obvious: no deception.
      jolly_rotten
    • good art should provoke thought? well, bad art can provoke thought too and so can a sharp in the eye.
      jolly_rotten
    • I don't think we're going to agree on this one ;)
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    • It's not about our opinionjolly_rotten
    • (in your opinion ... )
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    • have a seat, son.jolly_rotten
    • did you hear that son? do what jolly says. he's got it all figured out.lambsy

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