soft
/sôft/
adjective
1.
easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
"soft margarine"
2.
having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition.
"the soft glow of the lamps"
antagonism
/anˈtaɡəˌnizəm/
noun
active hostility or opposition.
"the antagonism between them"
soft antagonism is a double-edged method of short-circuiting control in mundane, "daily life."
1 - ((the target)) - subvert expectations, "shake up" reality/experience for intended target(s), "simple sabotage", expose loopholes in logic/control systems
2 - ((the self)) - exploit the presupposed linearity of time, ritualistic experience via artistic practice/developing narrative/personal mythos, embodying invented character/narrative, ENJOYING EXISTENCE through simple and/or complex maneuvers/implementation
intentionally loosen mental/emotional/physical(?) grip from capitalist control structures, gradually unhinge "the system(s)", cultivate focus/awareness/self-discipline
a "prank" and/or "subtle sabotage" action with some form of intention utilizing time and affects on the unwitting unconscious via subtle + gradual methods of altering preconceived familiarity of space/setting/experience/expectations/etc.
capitalism commodifies and absorbs counter-culture/"the weird" - in order to subvert commodification of soft antagonism, there is an intentional side-stepping of consistency and proper, solid definition - no clear uniformity to the actions/embodiment of soft antagonism
the only major line connecting the actions/embodiment of soft antagonism is the purposeful and personal limitation of working within the confines provided by the setting/target(s)/system(s)/etc. involved so as to disrupt without immediate or obvious consequence/negate risk of strong disciplinary action/further significant limitation (i.e. non-malicious)
find the loopholes and exploit gradually
loosen the screws one turn at a time
