What is the definition of an Artisan?

True. These things to do work though, sadly. When the inevitable apocalypse arrives and humanity is forced to subsist off of Soylent Green, you can bet that someone will come along with an "artisanal" version lol.

That's just awesome. Artisanal Soylent Green. You would, of course, wash it down with a glass of small batch Victory Gin and follow it up with some all-natural, organic Soma.

― Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda

A fellow Bernays reader! I love this quote.

OMG Bernays fans? Son in law to Freud?

Did you know Bernays convinced the American public to eat Bacon for breakfast? Before Bernays, Bacon was not a breakfast food?

For anyone who does not know Bernays, I recommend listening to this http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcas...ons-works/ fascinating stuff.  And yes, they mold the public mind. Who knew Bacan wasn't a breakfast food?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vFz_FgGvJI

This is the guy who convinced women to smoke, when it was not socially acceptable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q-3qwEDyPM

So yes, much of the "artisan" is "good" marketing is "propaganda" or "public relations" and if anyone could sell the public on Solvent Green, it would be Bernays. He would write 5,000 letters to doctors convincing then to say "94 out of 100 doctors think Solvent Green is better for you than Kale".

Nephew of Freud, and the person who turned public opinion of his uncle from the fraud crackpot that he was into the primary theorist in psychology for the next few decades, using his techniques for influencing public opinion.

He realized that words, beyond their definitions, gain true power when instead of mere words, they become symbols and stereotypes. Hence, looking for a definition of artisan is not useful. If you will notice it is their use as symbols and the stereotypes associated with the word that is the true subject of most of the discussion taking place here.

Who created the symbols and stereotypes associated with "artisan"? Men you've never heard of, who work in the marketing and public relations fields. Paraphrasing Humpty Dumpty: It means whatever they want it to mean.

If you want to know how they do it, don't take the quick YouTube tour of Bernays. Read his book. Except, be warned that after you've read it you'll be able to see the matrix.

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Are SMN, MdC, CF, Klar, C&S, etc made in factories or by some little guy making small batches in their basement? I'm going to guess they are made in large quantities in some kind of factories by "artisans" who are skilled in soap making but who are not "artists" (except for those who originate the recipes).

Well... I see you are mentioning MdC as a "Factory-made soap" as if it was an industrial soap made by a big company of some sort.

MdC is an artisan soap - at least in my book mile:


www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxjOBsZR4aU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTEOhcR7tFU

True. These things to do work though, sadly. When the inevitable apocalypse arrives and humanity is forced to subsist off of Soylent Green, you can bet that someone will come along with an "artisanal" version lol.

That's just awesome. Artisanal Soylent Green.  You would, of course, wash it down with a glass of small batch Victory Gin and follow it up with some all-natural, organic Soma.

So would artisanal soylent green be made from only people of the finest quality?

True. These things to do work though, sadly. When the inevitable apocalypse arrives and humanity is forced to subsist off of Soylent Green, you can bet that someone will come along with an "artisanal" version lol.

That's just awesome. Artisanal Soylent Green.  You would, of course, wash it down with a glass of small batch Victory Gin and follow it up with some all-natural, organic Soma.

So would artisanal soylent green be made from only people of the finest quality?

No, the luxury versions of artisanal SG are only for those of discriminating tastes, the most refined palates and who can afford the luxury versions. Generally, these are rendered only from the upperclass and who were previously strict vegans allowing for the coveted "100% Vegan" label.

That's just awesome. Artisanal Soylent Green.  You would, of course, wash it down with a glass of small batch Victory Gin and follow it up with some all-natural, organic Soma.

So would artisanal soylent green be made from only people of the finest quality?

No,  the luxury versions of artisanal SG are only for those of discriminating  tastes,  the most refined palates and who can afford the luxury versions.  Generally,  these are rendered only from the upperclass and who were previously strict vegans allowing for the coveted "100% Vegan" label.

You guys are still confusing the definition of "artisanal". The ingredients are not important. It's the process.

I see you are mentioning MdC as a "Factory-made soap"

No, I asked "Are SMN, MdC, CF, Klar, C&S, etc made in factories ...?"

That was a question.

 I see you are mentioning MdC as a "Factory-made soap"  

No, I asked "Are SMN, MdC, CF, Klar, C&S, etc made in factories ...?"

That was a question.

Unless they are made in in a Monastery, I would say yes

True. These things to do work though, sadly. When the inevitable apocalypse arrives and humanity is forced to subsist off of Soylent Green, you can bet that someone will come along with an "artisanal" version lol.

That's just awesome. Artisanal Soylent Green.  You would, of course, wash it down with a glass of small batch Victory Gin and follow it up with some all-natural, organic Soma.

So would artisanal soylent green be made from only people of the finest quality?

I spend so much time indoors, sitting at a desk that I would be served like veal. Liver would likely make a nice foie gras too come to think of it.

Don't get any ideas

MdC is artisan made in my book. C&S, Valobra, etc. more production soaps. I like them all.