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The works of the Iranian illustrator Alireza Pakdel criticize the current patterns of behavior in society and propose a reflection on issues that are left aside by a large part of the modern-day population.

In the images below, the artist is trying to address several themes such as capitalism, consumerism, technology, and the harm caused by humans to nature and animals who have to live in pollution.

We featured the author’s work here at Bored Panda a few months ago with his comics portraying the sacrifice of health professionals in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, right now we would like to share some of his new work that takes on a different perspective and touches the morals and values of modern-day society.

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    comics
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    death like "I NEED ANOTHER SOUL BEFORE I GET FIRED!!!"

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    YosemiteCat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Books seem to be the only escape from the world now, for me anyway

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    Joe mama
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunate how some can destroy lives

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    Bisexual bean
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like the symbolism behind this. both sides are going to war for what they believe in, and it shows how neither side is "evil", just strong opinions. and however they choose to express those opinions, they chose to let innocent people stay safe.

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    Mishka Katira
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    realistic but sad. These made me change the way i look

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    Mishka Katira
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this makes sense. Covid is ruining everyone's lives

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    KitKatss
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People trying to keep mainstream and make their lives look perfect, making their lives worse instead, the sacrifices some people make are too great and pointless sometimes, this is just sad

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    Mishka Katira
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sad but true. This is why you should never smoke.

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    Jayne Kyra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh please, I was a child before the era of smartphones and many preferred books to playing with others, including myself. Even now kids are encouraged to play, or were before schools went online. Also this: FpOXy1U.jpg FpOXy1U.jpg

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    Yaarah Moreh
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If time is money the TV is making it all disappear

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    JENAVIVE RIVERA
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its really smart if you cannot afford one but althogh you could find one some where they are the type of trash now and days

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    Elizabeth Gardner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this day and age poverty should not even exist but sadly it does as bad as ever.

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    Coala Cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's upsetting to see discarded masks on the ground of almost every shopping area.

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    Up All Night
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah. From manufacture cost to selling price.

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    FlitterBug
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you gotta give things up to help others

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    Coala Cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One man's investment is another man's profit...?

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    Coala Cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me think of mega churches or politicians, not owning up to their promises.

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    Elizabeth Gardner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    point taken. The fat guy on the loaf of bread swing has it all being pushed by the little one who has nothing and is bound by poverty. How sad but so very true

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    Elizabeth Gardner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes the sheer idiocy of those who think they can do it all while driving and F..k the rest of the world.

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    Lucy Skinner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is about richer people not caring (or seeing) about how much they are hurting others, especially those with led power

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    Im.in.wonderland
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't really understand, can someone explain?

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    Coala Cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Person up top telling others they can achieve and live the same dream too.

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    Elizabeth Gardner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As yes the oil barons have it all and there are those who are poverty stricken even in the richest of nations. They never reap the riches and you have to ask why?

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    Elizabeth Gardner
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    rather poignant, but makes a great point!

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    Kindness is Everything
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know what this means (normally I'd google translate but I don't know how I could here)

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