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J.R.R. Tolkien explains why he spent years building Middle-earth before writing The Lord of the Rings. In a rare interview, Tolkien is asked why he devoted more than a decade to creating the world behind his stories before writing them. He rejects the idea that Middle-earth emerged purely from... his unconscious, describing himself instead as “a meticulous sort of bloke” who spent years working out timelines, languages, histories, customs, and genealogies until everything fit together. For Tolkien, the world existed before the story. He even says The Hobbit began almost by accident, explaining that the larger mythology was already in place and that the novel simply became absorbed into it. When asked why anyone would build an entire fictional world before telling a story, Tolkien points to what he calls “subcreation.” As creations of a Creator, he argues, humans naturally desire to create. Since we cannot create something from nothing, we instead reshape existing reality into new forms that are both imaginative and aesthetically satisfying. Tolkien also rejects the idea that art should be driven solely by moral purpose, insisting that beauty and aesthetics are just as fundamental to human creativity. Discussing good and evil, he explains that Sauron was not evil from the beginning but fell from grace, much like Lucifer. The One Ring, he says, symbolizes a power so absolute that even someone with good intentions would inevitably be corrupted by wielding it. He adds that this idea long predates the atomic age, noting that the foundations of his mythology were developed while he was still an undergraduate, not as an allegory for modern events. At the end of the interview, Tolkien is asked whether he would rather be remembered for what he said or for what he made. He dismisses the distinction, arguing that lasting creations endure precisely because they have something meaningful to say. Source: The Tolkien Professor interview with J.R.R. Tolkien (BBC, 1968), “J.R.R. Tolkien Interview (1968).show more

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Saruman never truly intended to serve Sauron. His “alliance” was a calculated deception a temporary submission meant to buy time while he pursued power for himself. Tolkien makes it clear that Saruman desired not to be Sauron’s lieutenant, but his replacement. Saruman’s Real Motive for Working with Sauron According to Tolkien, Saruman’s cooperation with Sauron had one purpose: to learn the methods of the Enemy, acquire the One Ring for himself, and ultimately overthrow him. Tolkien states in Unfinished Tales that Saruman had long studied the arts of Sauron, especially: Ring-lore The crafting of power-enhancing objects The manipulation and domination of others His feigned obedience to Sauron through the Orthanc Barad-dûr palantír link was an attempt to gather information while pretending to submit. But the plan backfired as Sauron gained dominance over him through the palantír, bending Saruman toward servitude though not fully enslaving his will.

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DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: SA AND HARM TO CHILDREN Alandra Markman describes the BREEDING COMPOUND in Mexico that he was sent to by the satanic cult that ritually tortured abused and raped him since birth. They were breeding Jewish bloodlines and he was selected for his more than 99% pure Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and apparent decendancy directly from King Solomon. This specific breeding compound was in Mexico and is described as a Satanic Monastery. He alleges that to the best of his knowledge it was run by one of the most prominent philanthropists in the Seattle area (a woman- not bill gates) In other clips I posted yesterday he describes being forced to fight in child cage death matches in front of paying audiences of wealthy elites and politicians as well as meeting Jeffrey Epstein and being groomed for an acting career before flopping out of it. As to credibility, to get a sense for his full story- watch the whole interview here: Worth noting that he has a documented and verifiable history of healing from this abuse over more than a decade, has known Anneke Lukas (the interviewer) for many years. It is clear that this is his whole life- not just an hour of acting. As for believing what he says- I always start with the question- what would he gain from making this up if actually none of it’s true? Furthermore- when you cross reference his story with other survivors of satanic ritual abuse(of which there are waaaaay too many), the similarities are numerous. Our world is infected by evil at the highest levels. And it’s only a matter of time before a culture of disclosure that we foster together, combined with the power of the internet starts exposing people even more evil and involved than Epstein was. Truth will win. Love will win.

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DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: SA AND HARM TO CHILDREN Alandra Markman describes the BREEDING COMPOUND in Mexico that he was sent to by the satanic cult that ritually tortured abused and raped him since birth. They were breeding Jewish bloodlines and he was selected for his more than 99% pure Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and apparent decendancy directly from King Solomon. This specific breeding compound was in Mexico and is described as a Satanic Monastery. He alleges that to the best of his knowledge it was run by one of the most prominent philanthropists in the Seattle area (a woman- not bill gates) In other clips I posted yesterday he describes being forced to fight in child cage death matches in front of paying audiences of wealthy elites and politicians as well as meeting Jeffrey Epstein and being groomed for an acting career before flopping out of it. As to credibility, to get a sense for his full story- watch the whole interview here: Worth noting that he has a documented and verifiable history of healing from this abuse over more than a decade, has known Anneke Lukas (the interviewer) for many years. It is clear that this is his whole life- not just an hour of acting. As for believing what he says- I always start with the question- what would he gain from making this up if actually none of it’s true? Furthermore- when you cross reference his story with other survivors of satanic ritual abuse(of which there are waaaaay too many), the similarities are numerous. Our world is infected by evil at the highest levels. And it’s only a matter of time before a culture of disclosure that we foster together, combined with the power of the internet starts exposing people even more evil and involved than Epstein was. Truth will win. Love will win.

Ian Carroll

709,399 次观看 • 2 年前

Erbil-based Shams TV explains why they held off on airing their exclusive interview with Syrian President أحمد الشرع: The journalist explains that the pre-interview understanding from the channel was for the segment to serve as a way to calm the waters with regards to the Damascus-Kurdish conflict in Syria. He said the general vibe in Erbil is against the interview, and the Syrian president was savvy in his answers and emphasized he had no quarrel with the Kurdish people. Yet, the journalist says he was surprised that the president started off taking a hard line against the SDF. He says he tried to nudge him through questions toward a conciliatory tone, but he kept escalating. 'He had enough of General Mazloum and the SDF, and he would not give them another chance, only to adhere to the March agreement.' It was a final warning. He said he'd never accept to have a militia in the country, insisting on only one country and one army. The journalist said the interview was supposed to be 30 minutes but ran to 53. Afterwards, he said, he checked with his colleagues, and the consensus was that the interview would inflame things rather than calm the waters, so they decided to hold it until further notice.

Erbil-based Shams TV explains why they held off on airing their exclusive interview with Syrian President أحمد الشرع: The journalist explains that the pre-interview understanding from the channel was for the segment to serve as a way to calm the waters with regards to the Damascus-Kurdish conflict in Syria. He said the general vibe in Erbil is against the interview, and the Syrian president was savvy in his answers and emphasized he had no quarrel with the Kurdish people. Yet, the journalist says he was surprised that the president started off taking a hard line against the SDF. He says he tried to nudge him through questions toward a conciliatory tone, but he kept escalating. 'He had enough of General Mazloum and the SDF, and he would not give them another chance, only to adhere to the March agreement.' It was a final warning. He said he'd never accept to have a militia in the country, insisting on only one country and one army. The journalist said the interview was supposed to be 30 minutes but ran to 53. Afterwards, he said, he checked with his colleagues, and the consensus was that the interview would inflame things rather than calm the waters, so they decided to hold it until further notice.

Hassan I. Hassan

76,245 次观看 • 7 个月前

I remember I had asked Brandon Aiyuk in the offseason if he would be down to do a YouTube live interview and he said that it wasn’t a good time and he’d let me know if something worked out. Naturally I just thought he was good off doing the interview which is perfectly fine but right after the 49ers lost to Philly in the NFCCG, he reached out and dm’d me if I wanted to setup an interview. I thought that was so cool that he really reached back out to set up the interview with me like he said he would. We did the interview, he was great, laid back, we talked ball, the chat was absolutely electric. My favorite interview I’ve ever done. I know BA has done a lot of extremely questionable things as of late but I genuinely miss this dude who just chopped it up with me on stream for over an hour and was super generous with his time.

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I remember I had asked Brandon Aiyuk in the offseason if he would be down to do a YouTube live interview and he said that it wasn’t a good time and he’d let me know if something worked out. Naturally I just thought he was good off doing the interview which is perfectly fine but right after the 49ers lost to Philly in the NFCCG, he reached out and dm’d me if I wanted to setup an interview. I thought that was so cool that he really reached back out to set up the interview with me like he said he would. We did the interview, he was great, laid back, we talked ball, the chat was absolutely electric. My favorite interview I’ve ever done. I know BA has done a lot of extremely questionable things as of late but I genuinely miss this dude who just chopped it up with me on stream for over an hour and was super generous with his time.

Brad

661,217 次观看 • 6 个月前

wonbin said that both the company and his personal goal for the chanel show were to “make himself known.” he said he really pushed himself because of that. at first, he thought he would just attend the show, watch it, do a few interviews, and that would be it. but as soon as he arrived, he decided that he should greet all of the well-known senior artists there. he admitted that he was incredibly nervous, shy, and wanted to hide in a hole because he felt so embarrassed 🥹

wonbin said that both the company and his personal goal for the chanel show were to “make himself known.” he said he really pushed himself because of that. at first, he thought he would just attend the show, watch it, do a few interviews, and that would be it. but as soon as he arrived, he decided that he should greet all of the well-known senior artists there. he admitted that he was incredibly nervous, shy, and wanted to hide in a hole because he felt so embarrassed 🥹

원빈시

25,189 次观看 • 2 个月前

Did you know these details about The Last March of the Ents, or the Battle of Isengard? This event is actually one of Tolkien's clearest critiques of industrialization. In one of his letters, J.R.R. Tolkien spoke of his sadness at seeing the rural landscapes he loved as a child destroyed by factories and industrial development. As a result, many readers interpret the Ents' destruction of Isengard as nature's revenge against industry. Tolkien also makes it clear that Saruman did not anger the Ents merely because he was their enemy, but because he systematically devastated Fangorn Forest. He specifically notes that Saruman cut down hundreds of trees to fuel his furnaces and forges. This is what led to Treebeard's famous words: "There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery." In addition, Ents are naturally very slow to make decisions, with an Entmoot lasting for days. However, when they finally decided to attack Isengard, they did so knowing it would likely be their final act. Because the Entwives had been lost long ago, no new Entings could be born, meaning their species was already facing a slow extinction. Treebeard recognized that this great war might lead to their absolute end, which is why this tragic, final mobilization of their remaining strength is known as The Last March of the Ents.

Did you know these details about The Last March of the Ents, or the Battle of Isengard? This event is actually one of Tolkien's clearest critiques of industrialization. In one of his letters, J.R.R. Tolkien spoke of his sadness at seeing the rural landscapes he loved as a child destroyed by factories and industrial development. As a result, many readers interpret the Ents' destruction of Isengard as nature's revenge against industry. Tolkien also makes it clear that Saruman did not anger the Ents merely because he was their enemy, but because he systematically devastated Fangorn Forest. He specifically notes that Saruman cut down hundreds of trees to fuel his furnaces and forges. This is what led to Treebeard's famous words: "There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery." In addition, Ents are naturally very slow to make decisions, with an Entmoot lasting for days. However, when they finally decided to attack Isengard, they did so knowing it would likely be their final act. Because the Entwives had been lost long ago, no new Entings could be born, meaning their species was already facing a slow extinction. Treebeard recognized that this great war might lead to their absolute end, which is why this tragic, final mobilization of their remaining strength is known as The Last March of the Ents.

LOTR Universe

28,389 次观看 • 2 个月前

Daemon Targaryen is one of the most complex and captivating characters in the history of House Targaryen. Feared as the Rogue Prince, he was a brilliant warrior, a fearless dragonrider, and a man who refused to be bound by convention. Impulsive, ruthless, and fiercely ambitious, Daemon often walked the line between hero and villain, making him as unpredictable to his allies as he was to his enemies. Yet beneath his arrogance and recklessness lay an unwavering loyalty to his family and the Targaryen legacy. What makes Daemon unforgettable is that he was never simply good or evil-he was both. He could be ruthless in battle and deeply devoted to those he loved, driven as much by emotion as by ambition. During the Dance of the Dragons, he became the Blacks' greatest military commander, proving that his legacy would be defined not only by the wars he fought, but by the fearless way he lived. The Rogue Prince was never meant to be ordinary, and that is exactly why history remembers him. #daemon #daemontargaryen #houseofthedragon...

Daemon Targaryen is one of the most complex and captivating characters in the history of House Targaryen. Feared as the Rogue Prince, he was a brilliant warrior, a fearless dragonrider, and a man who refused to be bound by convention. Impulsive, ruthless, and fiercely ambitious, Daemon often walked the line between hero and villain, making him as unpredictable to his allies as he was to his enemies. Yet beneath his arrogance and recklessness lay an unwavering loyalty to his family and the Targaryen legacy. What makes Daemon unforgettable is that he was never simply good or evil-he was both. He could be ruthless in battle and deeply devoted to those he loved, driven as much by emotion as by ambition. During the Dance of the Dragons, he became the Blacks' greatest military commander, proving that his legacy would be defined not only by the wars he fought, but by the fearless way he lived. The Rogue Prince was never meant to be ordinary, and that is exactly why history remembers him. #daemon #daemontargaryen #houseofthedragon...

Xerxes

158,167 次观看 • 16 天前