The New Aesthetics of Fascism

Some days ago, I had a vision inspired by this image[^1]. History repeats itself in cycles... Apart the lasted hijacked meaning of the symbol[^2], sun are far away stars, so why not replace it and see how it looks. Then I look around and someone materialized it already[^3], and it has even been used for a TV series[^4] and a book cover[^5] — I'll read soon! Global consciousness at work!



Today I stumble into this video
[^1]: Image credits BBC
[^2]: _The word swastika comes from the Sanskrit svastika, which means “good fortune” or “well-being." The motif (a hooked cross) appears to have first been used in Eurasia, as early as 7,000 years ago, perhaps representing the movement of the sun through the sky. To this day, it is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism. It is a common sight on temples or houses in India or Indonesia. Swastikas also have an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures._ – From BBC: [The ancient symbol that was hijacked by evil](
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[^3]: image by Jorge Candeias, 3 March 2001
[^4]: Amazon’s mini series, _The Man In The High Castle_
[^5]: Philip K. Dick The Man in the High Castle by penguin books https://www.depop.com/products/georduhn-philip-k-dick-the-man/


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