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To some the world is merely an optical illusion created by aliens and extra-terrestrial forces and the world is all part of a virtual game. The diary started on the first of January 2000 as the Y2KDiary.com. The name was later changed to DiaryUnlimited in 2001 and has grown under that name ever since. The diary has been written by one man or alien: V.A. Virtual Alien with contributions from various users, sometimes from big corporations and governments' representatives responding to a recent comment, request or criticism. The diary exists online in images, games and video format. The diary has been conceived Tom Norwood and V.A. (Nick Peterson/Virtual Alien). It all started in London and progressively moved in the U.S. and the language -spelling- reflects this half way through the diary. The date however remained within a British format. The diary started on 01.01.01 (first of January 2001) and remained so until 31.12.09 (31st of December 2009) and beyond. The 00 years are perhaps the scariest decade in human history that saw 9/11, the war on terror, web commerce, MP3/MP4, WW3, The Banking collapse, the biggest corporate frauds in history, the Eurozone, organized religions, gay weddings, Data Protection and ID thefts, electronic viruses, spam, The pollution in London, binge drinking, BSE mad cow disease, Foot and Mouth, life on credit, recycling, the Polish invasion, HD, the Hygiene problem, Lady Gaga, human trafficking, living in New York and L.A., the constant abuse of children, the army of homeless, the first black president in the history of the Western world, the eighties revival with the seventies and nineties hang-over, Facebook, the obesity pandemic, Money Laundering (a guide to), How to Kill someone from a distance, Crime and Punishment (our lawless society). The diary has often been dubbed the diaries of Virtual Alien or the devil as no one can escape the acerbic and vitriolic language often used throughout this decade. V.A. Virtual Alien commen
A man claiming to be a 'Virtual Alien' chronicles the perceived absurdities and horrors of the early 21st century through an online diary. The diary, initially known as Y2KDiary.com and later DiaryUnlimited, is presented as a collection of observations and commentary on global events, societal trends, and human behavior from January 1, 2000, onwards. The narrative framework is that of an online diary, with contributions from various users, corporations, and government representatives, creating a multi-voiced, often acerbic, and vitriolic account of the decade.
The diary is characterized by its acerbic and vitriolic language, earning it the moniker 'diaries of Virtual Alien or the devil' as it tackles the perceived horrors of the early 21st century. The content spans a wide array of global events, societal trends, and human behaviors, reflecting a deeply critical perspective on the decade. Its unique format, evolving from a personal diary to a platform with user, corporate, and governmental contributions, creates a multi-voiced commentary. The narrative's progression, including shifts in language and spelling, mirrors the geographical and cultural movements discussed within its pages.
Page Count:
409
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0952660792
ISBN-13:
9780952660798
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