Distinctiveness (II): Shockwave Effect and the Virtual War
Key Terms: MIME-NET, Iron Triangle/Iron Pentagon, Generational Politics,
Armageddon, Al-Jazeera (Gulf TV), CNN, Xinhua Chinese News Agency, Belgrade
Chinese Embassy Bombing, Hollywood, Virtual Reality
Key Persons: Sigmund Freud, Donald Rumsfeld, Nostradamus, James Der Derian,
Osama Bin Laden, Mullah Omar, the Gypsies
Key Places: Qatar, Belgrade, Afghanistan, Twin Towers, Tower of Babel, Rome
I. Concept of “Psychological War”
Sigmund Freud and Modern Psychology
Psychological Application in International Relations
Theorization of International Politics: Example of “Generational Politics”
Direct Psychological Attack on Opponents
II. Symbolic Meanings of 911
“911” before 911 – its Symbolic Upside-down to the American Security
Numerical Scary: the Gypsy Culture, 666, 1999, Y2K and 911
Symbolic meaning of “Twin Towers”: Tower of Babel and Rome
Association with Armageddon and Final Judgment
Nostradamus Prophecy: the Truth and Beyond the Truth
III. “Military-industrial-media-entertainment Network” (MIME-NET):
The American Side
James Der Derian’s Argument and Bias
From “Iron Triangle” to “Iron Pentagon”
Political Role of Media/ Silicon Valley
Social Role of Entertainment/ Hollywood Business
Sub-conscious Influence of Hollywood on 911/ Role of Hollywood after 911
American Battles against MIME-NETs of Enemies
Attack on Al-Jazeera in the War against Taliban (2001)
“Accidental Bombing” of Chinese Embassy in Belgrade (1999)
Chinese Hackers Vs Federal Government’s Websites
IV. MIME-NET: The Islamic Side
Qatar’s Al-Jazeera Television Network (Gulf TV, “Arab World’s CNN”)
PR Gimmicks of Al-Qaeda: the image of simplicity
Messages in the Speeches and Tapes of Osama Bin Laden
Prophecy, Instruction, or as Direct Attacks Itself?
V. Conclusion – Metamorphism of the Origin Development
Embrace of MIME-NET by Muslims: Significance and Paradox
The Mimetic War of Images
Future: the World of Virtual Reality?
Question: (1) Why was 911 psychologically unforgettable? (2) Which parts of 911 as
perceived in your media do you regard distorted from the original?
Main Text: James Der Derian: “In Terrorem: Before and After 911” (B&D P118-127)
Supplementary Text: Brian Jerkins: “The Organization Men – Anatomy of a
Terrorist Attack” (H&R P.1-14)
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