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Post by davidgpeterson on May 11, 2016 22:34:47 GMT -5
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May 11, 2016 22:44:25 GMT -5
Post by darkphoenix on May 11, 2016 22:44:25 GMT -5
Thank you for this thread, I've wondered if there should be one too, as there seem to be tidbits here and there in many other threads about the adverts. I have also stumbled upon the Selling the Victorians publication as well, though I didn't think much of it and assumed it's just where they gathered some of their source material. Very glad to see I was not alone though  |
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Post by davidgpeterson on May 11, 2016 22:47:47 GMT -5
Hey Phoenix - you're very welcome. Let's see what everyone else comes up with.
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Post by darkphoenix on May 11, 2016 22:54:16 GMT -5
For reference, here is the first half of the missive titled "Wherein accidental significance leads to something genuinely significant" in which I believe the Curator is directly referencing the advertisements.
"On more than one occasion (through significance where likely none had been intended) I have perceived obscure messages that demand interpretation. A benign advertisement may become awash with new meaning when placed alongside an editorial. Occasionally, when overhearing the conversations of others, two disparate discussions congeal into something altogether more interesting: “I am assured… of the secret to living…”
Innocent enquiries regarding finance or health may together become a greater riddle to be solved. Perhaps such whimsical interpretations distinguish between those who perceive the hidden messages of the universe, and those who struggle to see what is clearly in front of them.
As children, we had no difficulty believing that all the world conspired to send us personal messages. A truly perplexing and wondrous thing has the ability to make us feel as giddy as we were in our confident youths.
How can one perceive the signs of a true riddle unless one views the world as a multi-faceted puzzle waiting to be solved? One may find a path to buried treasure where seemingly nothing lies, or better yet, a new perspective on life’s routine. Admittedly, a bird chirping in what sounds like morse code may not be singing any secret messages, but only a person that endeavours to listen would know for sure.
Of course, certain sources are far more deliberate in their attempts to convey hidden knowledge than others. Case in point: our quarterly Curios and Conundrums broadsheet."
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Post by The Fixer on May 12, 2016 11:48:53 GMT -5
For reference, here is the first half of the missive titled "Wherein accidental significance leads to something genuinely significant" in which I believe the Curator is directly referencing the advertisements. "On more than one occasion (through significance where likely none had been intended) I have perceived obscure messages that demand interpretation. A benign advertisement may become awash with new meaning when placed alongside an editorial. Occasionally, when overhearing the conversations of others, two disparate discussions congeal into something altogether more interesting: “I am assured… of the secret to living…” Innocent enquiries regarding finance or health may together become a greater riddle to be solved. Perhaps such whimsical interpretations distinguish between those who perceive the hidden messages of the universe, and those who struggle to see what is clearly in front of them. As children, we had no difficulty believing that all the world conspired to send us personal messages. A truly perplexing and wondrous thing has the ability to make us feel as giddy as we were in our confident youths. How can one perceive the signs of a true riddle unless one views the world as a multi-faceted puzzle waiting to be solved? One may find a path to buried treasure where seemingly nothing lies, or better yet, a new perspective on life’s routine. Admittedly, a bird chirping in what sounds like morse code may not be singing any secret messages, but only a person that endeavours to listen would know for sure. Of course, certain sources are far more deliberate in their attempts to convey hidden knowledge than others. Case in point: our quarterly Curios and Conundrums broadsheet." Perhaps the missive from our Esteemed Curator, is also a subtle message that there is quite a lot of digging happening on items that may not yield to anything that was intentional, but reveals interesting avenues none-the-less. Though I have not studied them closely, have either of you, noticed any changes to the adverts in our quarterly, to those from the original source. A cursory scan, and by cursory, I mean nano-seconds of inspection at this point, didn't immediately yield anything. Though, it has been added to my homework for the coming days. |
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Post by mrsade11abea1e on May 12, 2016 15:30:04 GMT -5
This quote was about the book,The Medium is the Message."McLuhan discusses points and counter-points on this topic, arguing that the medium itself is the purveyor of meaning; its content is actually a separate medium." So I was wondering what counts as accidental significance? |
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davidgpeterson
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May 12, 2016 15:38:23 GMT -5
Post by davidgpeterson on May 12, 2016 15:38:23 GMT -5
This quote was about the book,The Medium is the Message."McLuhan discusses points and counter-points on this topic, arguing that the medium itself is the purveyor of meaning; its content is actually a separate medium." So I was wondering what counts as accidental significance? Well there's another topic to add to my research list...thanks for the insight MrsA! |
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Post by The Fixer on May 12, 2016 16:17:13 GMT -5
This quote was about the book,The Medium is the Message."McLuhan discusses points and counter-points on this topic, arguing that the medium itself is the purveyor of meaning; its content is actually a separate medium." So I was wondering what counts as accidental significance? A very good question indeed. One I am definitely not able to offer any sort of thought on either. |
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