Gary 10/3

After the lecture I understood the concept of "simulacra". I don't agree with him, but I do understand what he is talking about. This is the part of Po-Mo that goes way beyond where I want to go. I live in a "real" world. What happens in my world is real...everyday. I work, I have kids, I pay bills, I go to school, I work, I pay bills, I have kids It isn't simulacra to me..it's life as I know it (which I believe is a line from a song).

I do agree with the post prior to me regarding the "extra" measures for the mid-term. Is this heightened security level orange Mr. Bush? I have no problem with the academic pledge, since I already followed it, but writing it on every paper, signing it every time is over-kill. Is there any level of trust in our society anymore? What kind of "signifier" is this? I have always been impressed by the caliber of students that attend Rollins Hamilton Holt. We shoudn't have to re-affirm our credibility every single time we turn in a paper. Sign it once and put it on file.

I drew Jenkins during the Po-Mo Russian Roulette. We didn't even touch upon him on Tuesday so I guess its up to me. Let me apologize in advance. The closest thing that I get on reality television is Law and Order. I'll do my best...without any "unauthorized collaboration".