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Irony Is Our Dominant Affect And That Must Change

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Sam Gray
Nov 20, 2025
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Irony has become the dominant affect of our age. It is a shield against exposure and a demand for continuous display. What that means is that irony obliges us to keep showing ourselves in some form. But we are ugly. Nevertheless, we are forced to constantly perform, signal, or produce gestures that circulate. The ironic stance requires visibility. But t…

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I was once Zerathuun, Krythonic Commander and Second-in-Command to Lord Therenox. Now, I am Skyrend. And Earth is my domain.
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