SHANNON ANTHEA

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An exploration of the human condition, inspired by the ideas presented in Viktor Frankl's seminal work, "Man's Search for Meaning." In this piece Shannon explores the theme of the Hierarchy of Needs and the importance of purpose in fulfilling our needs as human beings. Shannon delves into the idea of a hierarchy of needs that transcends mere survival, and instead posits that true fulfilment comes from uncovering one's purpose in life. The concept of actualisation, as a key component of this hierarchy, is poetically rendered as a journey of discovery, where the mind and soul are freed from the constraints of societal norms and traditional concepts of history The imagery of "steppingstones to the universe's deepest mystery" and the idea of our souls "orbiting beneath the stars and moon" imbue the poem with a sense of cosmic transcendence, further emphasising the idea that our purpose in life is not limited to the physical realm

The Circus in the Metaverse

The Circus in the Metaverse explores the convergence of digital and physical realms, blurring societal norms and opening up new dimensions of reality The piece centres around the ID, Super Ego, and Ego - the trio of voices and desires that make up our psyche Asking us whether this new virtual world will offer a unique journey between the three, allowing our true subconscious needs to be revealed