Dr Dims 'Alternative' Christmas Message

Out with the old and in with the new? But, old habits die hard. And, it takes three wise men [sic] to find a babe in the woods! So, what a year huh? Seems to Dr Dim like the Human Experiment is becoming more than a little jaded. History often repeats itself as has been duly noted but when this repetition comes at the price of 'progress' (however we may choose to define this slippery concept) then should we begin to question our raison d'etre? From a sort of evolutionary perspective humanity exists to further its existential goals (a little tautological but bear with me). Of course though we have evolved (supposedly) a little beyond our evolutionary programming to develop a consciousness that is able, for instance, to imagine the creation of artificial versions of ourselves be they biological, silicon or indeed a mixture of the two. However even those artificial testaments to our superiority are prone to the same kind of Achilles heel that has plagued us since the year DOT! Notably, we are most commonly our own worst enemies. We love to fight each other and more often than not will find the slightest excuses to prolong the arguments. Indeed whole economic systems of earthly existence have become so intertwined with this propensity for conflict that imagining a life without war of some sort or other is impractical for those we bestow 'leadership' responsibilities upon. And so those artificial versions of ourselves also become extensions of our fragile egos and hence weaponised to further particularly nation state and blocs' aims. Of course, there are some who realise that this inevitable battle between 'good' and 'evil' just like some fantastic science fictions blockbuster is simply a narrative albeit a convincing one (for the majority) replete with its heroes and villains. So, whilst the mainstay of society focuses upon trying to impose their own version of how we should be inhabiting this planet (with others looming just a stones throw away) some do try to find 'alternatives' that do not depend upon this ultimately dualistic conflict at the heart of a 'good/bad' delineation. Meanwhile, time marches on and our species becomes increasingly out of touch seemingly with its one main goal; that of SURVIVAL. We do all we can to fight each other in the name of all manner of complex arguments which, frankly, most have lost sight of. And so this brings me to the end of 2017 and my own Delirious wishes for a peaceful New Year for you, yours and the random strangers we all encounter on our travels upon this particular planet we are blessed to share. Please do not forget that existence is a privilege bestowed upon the Human Race to respond to accordingly. Peace. DD.