Immersed in the realms of poetry and linguistics, Tryg’s expertise lies in keenly observing how language shapes human behavior. The transformative power of slogans and phrases, morphing into potent mantras that elicit emotions like fear and panic, has been a compelling focus—especially evident in the context of events in New Zealand. Drawing parallels with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ to illustrate this phenomenon, he attempted to share this perspective and encountered mixed reactions among colleagues.”
Points covered:
- Ideological propaganda is intrinsic to all ideologies/ faiths/ beliefs
- Everyone is sensitive to this
- Examples of the effects of propaganda I witnessed in NZ
- Cognitive over-writing of material reality with fabricated narrative
- Things we can learn from this
- Consider this as a part of human being
- Discussion of my poetic events that attempt to challenge this effect
tryg’S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
- Website: https://myathkar.org/
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZRtBETKYQB0N_sbjnRwvw
- Contact: tryg@myathkar.org
ABOUT Tristan
Tryg Verran is a lyrical artist and researcher currently writing up a thesis investigating relationships between the Cornish language and Cornwall’s iconic coastline.
He holds a Masters in Comparative Literature from Birkbeck College in London, which he passed with distinction. He is also a lecturer with the Institute of International Studies at Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok.
He has volunteered for numerous independent projects working with refugees, displaced and disenfranchised peoples in many regions around the globe.
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