There is a wonderful thing happening in Boards of Canada world. I hope 4/20 is the day [AGAIN]. I also hope there aren't mass suicides of those who were waiting to die until after this album drops, 'cause if we know anything about the Sandison brothers, they're going to give us what we need and what we deserve.
At this time, all I can say is:
Create. Organize. Know who your people are. Stay alert. Stay informed. Don't ignore, but don't get caught up in personal shit or matters that have nothing to do with you. Question and hold your people accountable. Question and hold yourself accountable first. Don't be beyond reproach. Ask yourself: Am I helping or hindering? If you're not helping, stay the fuck out of it, and find an appropriate way to help. Contrarians are only useful if they're knowledgeable, aware when they've lost an argument and adjust in a dignified way. They're not useful just because someone decided they are good at arguing, in fact, giving too much credit and attention to idiots who simply use debating as a way to elevate themselves and oppress others can be dangerous to a movement or org. Don't waste a lot of your time on those pretending to give a shit just to make themselves feel relevant. Just keep in mind, you may not have the particular set of tools needed for that particular person, but most people can be persuaded or pushed in the right direction with unimpeachable facts, logic, and reason.
Remember, this is not about short-term satisfaction, it is all to save us from ourselves in the long-term out of necessity.
Be grateful for and engage with art in the worst and most oppressive of times. Be grateful BoC has not given up either. Don't feel guilty that whimsy is still enjoyable.
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