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> On May 30, 2023, at 9:11 AM, glen <geprope...@gmail.com> wrote: > > WTH, I went ahead and did it. Here it is, for those of you willing to read > garbage generated by an AI. > > Copyright © -- the unnamed authors of the many texts appropriated by ChatGPT. >> Title: The Last Men in Sweet Tooth and Nietzsche's Last Man: Exploring the >> Resonant Analogies >> Introduction: >> In the post-apocalyptic world of Sweet Tooth, Jeff Lemire presents us with >> the "Last Men," a formidable force embodying cruelty and conformity, while >> Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spake Zarathustra introduces us to the concept of >> the "last man," representing a state of human decline and mediocrity. >> Although situated in different contexts, the striking similarities between >> Lemire's Last Men and Nietzsche's last man illuminate the diminished state >> of humanity, prompting introspection into our own lives and the importance >> of purpose, ambition, and transcendence. >> Body: >> Paragraph 1: >> Lemire's Last Men are depicted as a force that has lost touch with their >> humanity, consumed by fear and ignorance. In their relentless pursuit of the >> hybrid children, they exhibit a cruelty that mirrors Nietzsche's portrayal >> of the last man in Thus Spake Zarathustra. Nietzsche's last man is >> characterized by his complacency and contentment with a life devoid of grand >> aspirations or achievements. Both the Last Men and the last man represent >> societies that have settled for mediocrity, lacking the ambition and drive >> to reach for greatness. >> Paragraph 2: >> The Last Men in Sweet Tooth and Nietzsche's last man share a striking >> indifference towards personal growth and self-transcendence. In Sweet Tooth, >> the Last Men act as a monolithic force that enforces conformity and >> suppresses individuality. Similarly, Nietzsche's last man is characterized >> by his aversion to risk-taking and his desire to avoid any form of suffering >> or hardship. Both portrayals highlight a reluctance to step out of one's >> comfort zone and a rejection of the transformative power of adversity. >> Paragraph 3: >> While the Last Men and the last man embody a stagnant existence, they are >> juxtaposed with characters who defy conformity and embody a vitalistic >> spirit. In Sweet Tooth, Gus, the protagonist, challenges the oppressive >> regime of the Last Men and seeks a greater purpose beyond survival. >> Similarly, Nietzsche's Zarathustra represents an individual who rejects the >> complacency of the last man and strives for self-overcoming and the pursuit >> of higher ideals. These contrasting characters serve as reminders of the >> strength and potential within individuals to rise above mediocrity. >> Paragraph 4: >> Furthermore, the Last Men and the last man highlight the dangers of a >> society that prioritizes comfort and security over growth and >> self-discovery. In Sweet Tooth, the Last Men's fear-driven quest for control >> results in the suppression of individuality and the destruction of >> diversity. Similarly, Nietzsche's last man represents a society that has >> lost its creative and intellectual vigor, having forsaken the pursuit of >> knowledge and cultural advancement. The analogical connection underscores >> the perils of complacency and the importance of embracing challenges and >> embracing change. >> Paragraph 5: >> Despite the similarities between the Last Men and the last man, there are >> contextual differences that must be acknowledged. Sweet Tooth presents a >> post-apocalyptic world, where survival is paramount and the Last Men serve >> as the immediate antagonists. In contrast, Nietzsche's work is philosophical >> in nature, addressing the existential concerns of his time. However, the >> core themes of human decline, complacency, and the necessity of a higher >> purpose resonate strongly in both works, facilitating the analogy between >> the Last Men and the last man. >> Conclusion: >> In Sweet Tooth and Nietzsche's Thus Spake Zarathustra, the Last Men and the >> last man are portrayed as societies that have settled for mediocrity and >> lost touch with the vitality of human existence. These analogies compel us >> to reflect on our own lives and societies, urging us to reject complacency >> and embrace the pursuit of purpose, ambition, and transcendence. The >> strength of the analogy lies in its ability to provoke introspection, >> challenging us > > > >> On 5/30/23 07:44, glen wrote: >> I haven't read either Lemire's Sweet Tooth >> <https://bookshop.org/p/books/sweet-tooth-compendium-jeff-lemire/15720508?ean=9781779510242> >> or Nietzsche's TSZ >> <https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1998/pg1998-images.html>. But EricS' >> mention, and watching the TV show, I can't help but wonder if there's >> analogy between their conceptions of "last man". >> Were I 18 again, taking creative writing at the community college for >> transfer to uni, I'd write an essay making that analogy. It would be >> terrible. But ChatGPT might help make it better. > > -- > ꙮ Mɥǝu ǝlǝdɥɐuʇs ɟᴉƃɥʇ' ʇɥǝ ƃɹɐss snɟɟǝɹs˙ ꙮ > > -. --- - / ...- .- .-.. .. -.. / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > Fridays 9a-12p Friday St. Johns Cafe / Thursdays 9a-12p Zoom > https://bit.ly/virtualfriam > to (un)subscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com > FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ > archives: 5/2017 thru present > https://redfish.com/pipermail/friam_redfish.com/ > 1/2003 thru 6/2021 http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/ -. --- - / ...- .- .-.. .. -.. / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . 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