Life in the Age of the Encroaching Metaverse, Not Exactly the Garden of Paradise.

As we move away from the natural world, the disconnect from the human world becomes the new norm.

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The other day I traveled to a mall surrounded by miles and miles of franchises with large discordant signs that screamed over the tranquility of the green forests and fields, conveying a dreary feeling of oppression.

Once we passed over the Bath bridge and were heading towards Wiscassett, the buildings began to blend into the landscape and the places of business displayed personable signage. I felt a sigh of relief to be back in a calmer place.

Driving into Boothbay we were greeted by a new corporate sign for Dunkin Dougnuts, not bad for a franchise sign. It could almost pass as an Andy Warhol Artwork. Very post-modern, commercial signs imitating art that imitates commercial art. It adds another dimension to the first impression of the Boothbay Region that the Party of the New is working so tirelessly to create. In the Party’s new design, as we enter the village we are greeted by the franchise sign that we can enjoy as we merge into the slow flow of Boothbay’s ne…