Grog 2n Reading Reflection

Grog 2n Reading Reflection
Introduction: Apocalyptic Thinking
On the one hand, "Two Notes on the End of the World" provides the reader with a basic understanding of what apocalyptic thinking involves. As a reader, I could not help but relate to what the author was talking about. In his letter, which is supposedly written to a Balthasar, the author notes how his recipient is troubled by apocalyptic thinking and tries to get him to avoid such thoughts as no one knows how and when the world will end.
On the other hand, Greg Garrett and his talk on "Living with The Dead, The Wisdom of The Zombie Apocalypse" get the viewer to understand what zombies mean to us. Garrett uses examples such as Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead to communicate his message in his talk. My main takeaway from the talk is that in each of these TV shows, especially in The Walking dead, the zombies represent us, humans. The state we are in as we navigate through everyday life. We often question the meaning of life and, therefore, go through life as if we are dead.
Apocalyptic Thinking
Apocalyptic Geographies in Popular Culture offers a perfect description of what Apocalypse, pos-apocalypse, utopia, and dystopia are. Each of these concepts is well examined in the video through a variety of films. From the analysis provided, one cannot help but marvel at the motifs that have been communicated in movies for years, which most people watch for entertainment. There is a hidden meaning in each movie depicting apocalyptic, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, and utopian futures. We have just been oblivious to these meanings. I know I have been. As an avid watcher of films, I now understand that movies are not just about entertainment. They are meant to communicate certain ideas that we struggle with as humans. From now on, I will be looking out for the main themes in every movie I watch, and not just the moral story.
Political Geographies of the Apocalypse 1
"Peace Geographies" by Inwood and Tyner paints a clear picture of the violence and militarism promoted by the United States (U.S.) and how peace should be the country's focus. Inwood and Tyner note that the U.S. government has promoted military activity in foreign nations for many years under the pretext of bringing peace. However, the authors also note that the U.S. has also been promoting a master narrative whose sole beneficiary is the American empire. It is easy to see how Americans have focused on promoting the idea of dominanc...