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Brainrot Humour as a State Apparatus: A Critical Analysis
This article examines how humour is used as an apparatus to influence and control individuals using critical frameworks to specifically dissect brainrot humour, ultimately arguing that brainrot humour is used as a method to progress anti-intellectualism to maintain hegemonic standards.
The Politics of Access: Piracy as Resistance in the Digital Age
This essay examines the link between modern digital piracy and economic exclusion, arguing that piracy should not be viewed today as theft, but as a form of resistance against the cultural monopolisation facilitated by late-stage capitalism. Drawing historical parallels with maritime piracy, which challenged the wealth-centred trade monopolies of early capitalism, the essay suggests that digital piracy similarly opposes corporate control over knowledge, media, and cultural products. It considers the ethical aspects of piracy concerning access, cultural preservation, and digital literacy. Using cases like The Pirate Bay, Aaron Swartz, and debates over software and media access, the paper argues that in a society where culture shapes ideological and social cohesion, confining it behind economic barriers is a regressive act, unbefitting of a global democracy.