While taking an evening shower, I was listening to a lecture by Professor Jiang Xueqin, a Chinese educator, writer, and former journalist whose videos on history and geopolitics have recently gained prominence on YouTube. I then had a shower thought that I then put into writing six hours later, which meant it was quite the epiphany since I didn’t easily forget about it. Maybe I just came up with a renewed purpose for pro wrestling. (more…)
After getting word of videos about Eric Weinstein’s interpretation of kayfabe on Twitter, I found Frame Problems after a brief search and gave these three videos a watch. I found them interesting as they stretched the application of kayfabe to politics, economics, and mainstream media as far as they possibly can. I had always been interested in Eric Weinstein’s opinion of kayfabe being a crucial component of the cognitive toolbox. As a part of the pro wrestling industry, I wanted to take a closer look at this take on kayfabe and how understanding it can enhance how one interprets mainstream media and public consciousness. (more…)
