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Escapism and our world

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It happens so often that we turn to entertainment when we have time. Oftentimes, this entertainment adds nothing of value, like a cheap romance movie or novel, and is just to get away from pressures of life. Is this really justified? Well, such escapism is defended in that people just can't handle all the stress thrown at them without letting it out. Thus, the argument goes, we need to forget we live in this world and indulge ourselves in fantasies. But is it really right to leave the world alone like this? The world we live in is one where a friend of a friend was killed in the war in Syria. Where hundreds of starving Rohingyan brothers and sisters are blocked from entering the Muslim nations of Indonesia and Malaysia. Where most people go through life not knowing why they live. I dont really have much right to say this since i read and watch anime and manga myself, But should we not focus on trying to solve such problems? Obtain true knowledge to prevent others from

Revival of the Thought Dominion!

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Ahahaha.... seems I've neglected this blog after making a pitiful two posts. And one was a mere intro. Anyways, in line with my new attitude of looking forward and stepping over mistakes, I'll be using this same site to post stuff. By the way, for those who don't know me, I'm a third-year university student studying in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Grades are good enough. Hobbies include anime/manga, reading stuff (a lot of stuff), and from time to time, writing. Football may be included, although my ultimate skill is giving fouls (which is pretty bad in tournaments).  The start of a new academic year heralds the start of new opportunities. It's time to change something! Like starting to post regularly. Hopefully this won't be my last post this year. 11 October 2015, surrounded by guys in a cafe watching a match on the TV above my head. "If you're smart, teach. If you're stupid, learn" -A certain masjid imam